Exercise
Montgomery Bus Boycott - Logistics & Strategy
In this exercise, students will explore the critical logistics and strategic planning behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott, analyzing key decisions made by civil rights leaders and the impact of grassroots organizing on the fight for equality. Using primary sources, participants will engage in discussions and activities that highlight the effectiveness of nonviolent protest and community solidarity in effecting social change.
Questions
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What primary alternative transportation system did Montgomery's Black community organize during the boycott?
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How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
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What organization was formed specifically to guide and manage the bus boycott?
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Who was elected as the first president of the Montgomery Improvement Association?
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Approximately what percentage of Montgomery bus riders were African American before the boycott?
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How did Black taxi drivers assist boycotters early in the campaign?
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How did Montgomery city officials respond to the carpool system?
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Where did boycotters gather regularly for mass meetings, encouragement, and news?
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Besides carpools, what primary method did many boycotters use daily to get to work?
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What was the economic impact of the boycott on the Montgomery city bus system?
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What violent event happened to Martin Luther King Jr.'s home during the boycott in January 1956?
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How did Dr. King respond to the bombing of his house?