Exercise
Montgomery Bus Boycott - Origins & Rosa Parks
Explore the pivotal events and key figures behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott, focusing on Rosa Parks' courageous stand against segregation; students will analyze primary sources and engage in reflective discussions to understand the significance of this transformative moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Questions
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Who was arrested on December 1, 1955, for refusing to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama?
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In which city did the famous 1955 bus boycott take place?
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Rosa Parks was an active member and secretary of which civil rights organization prior to her arrest?
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What set of local laws enforced racial segregation on public transportation in the South?
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Which 15-year-old high school student was arrested nine months before Rosa Parks for refusing to yield her bus seat?
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Under Montgomery policy, what were Black passengers required to do?
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Which leader of the Women's Political Council helped print and distribute thousands of flyers calling for the bus boycott?
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On what date did the Montgomery Bus Boycott officially begin?
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What was Rosa Parks' primary job at the time of her arrest?
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Where was Rosa Parks born?
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Which organization had already been planning a bus boycott in Montgomery before Rosa Parks was arrested?
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Who paid Rosa Parks' bail following her arrest on December 1, 1955?