Claudette Colvin: TTJ Ch 7-8

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What did Rosa Parks do to contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?

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Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat to a white man, which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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How much money did the City Lines bus company lose per day due to the bus boycott?

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The City Lines bus company lost $3,200 a day due to the bus boycott.

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Was Rosa Parks black?

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Yes, Rosa Parks was biracial.

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What action did blacks in Montgomery take to address the lack of public transportation during the bus boycott?

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Blacks in Montgomery started a car pool to combat the lack of public transportation.

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On what date was Rosa Parks arrested?

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Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955.

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What is the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement that demonstrated the power of nonviolent protest.

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Who was Claudette Colvin?

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Claudette Colvin was a young African American woman who refused to give up her bus seat to a white person nine months before Rosa Parks.

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What was the outcome of Claudette Colvin's actions?

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Claudette Colvin's actions led to her arrest and later inspired others to join the fight against segregation.

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What role did Martin Luther King Jr. play in the Civil Rights Movement?

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance and played a key role in organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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What was the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on American society?

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The Civil Rights Movement led to significant legal and social changes, including the end of segregation and the establishment of voting rights for African Americans.