Claudette Colvin: TTJ Ch 7-8

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What does 'boycott' mean in the context of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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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 significance of December 1, 1955, in the civil rights movement?

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It was the day Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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How much money did the City Lines bus company lose daily during the bus boycott?

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$3,200.

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Who was Martin Luther King, Jr. in relation to the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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He was the President of the Montgomery Improvement Association and a key leader in the boycott.

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What was the main goal of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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To end racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery.

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What role did speeches play during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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Speeches inspired and motivated the African American community to participate in the boycott.

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What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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It led to a Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional.

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What does 'segregation' mean?

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Segregation is the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

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Who was Rosa Parks?

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Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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What was the Montgomery Improvement Association?

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An organization formed to oversee the Montgomery Bus Boycott and promote civil rights.