Rosa by Nikki Giovanni

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Who was Rosa Parks?

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Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, which led to her arrest and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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What did Rosa Parks do that was significant?

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Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus, which was a significant act of defiance against racial segregation.

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What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a protest against racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama, initiated by Rosa Parks' arrest.

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What does 'segregation' mean?

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Segregation means the separation of people based on race or other characteristics, often leading to discrimination.

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What was the role of Dr. Robinson in Rosa's story?

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Dr. Robinson organized women to create posters and boycott the bus system after Rosa's arrest.

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What does 'boycott' mean?

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A boycott is a refusal to buy or use goods and services as a form of protest.

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What was the 'neutral' section on the bus?

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The 'neutral' section was an area where both black and white people could sit, but it was often not respected.

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What did Rosa Parks do for a living?

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Rosa Parks worked as a seamstress.

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Why did Rosa Parks feel tired?

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Rosa Parks felt tired from the unfair treatment and having to put white people first.

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What happened to Rosa Parks after she refused to give up her seat?

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Rosa Parks was arrested for her act of defiance.