Montgomery Bus Boycott

What methods were used to spread the word about the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Television commercials

• Radio broadcasts

• Leaflets and organized carpools

• Newspaper ads

What was the city's response to the boycott?

• They ignored it

• They supported it

• They enforced laws against boycotting

• They provided alternative transportation

What role did the media play in the success of the bus boycott?

• Ignored the boycott

• Raised awareness and garnered support

• Criticized the boycott

• Supported segregation

What was Rosa Parks' specific contribution to the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• She organized mass meetings.

• Her refusal to give up her seat triggered the boycott.

• She coordinated carpool systems.

• She delivered powerful speeches.

What was the significance of Rosa Parks' arrest?

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It led to the desegregation of all public facilities.

• It galvanized the African American community to take a unified stand.

• It resulted in her becoming a political leader.

What question does the success of the boycott continue to provide answers to today?

• How to achieve economic prosperity.

• How to effectively resist injustice in our lives.

• How to win political elections.

• How to organize large-scale events.

What was one of the key lessons from the Montgomery Bus Boycott regarding nonviolent protest?

• It was ineffective and led to more violence.

• It demonstrated the effectiveness of nonviolent protest.

• It was only successful in small communities.

• It had no impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

Which legal case is associated with the Montgomery Bus Boycott's importance of legal action?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Browder v. Gayle

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What did the Montgomery Bus Boycott underscore about community organization?

• It showed that individual action is more effective.

• It highlighted the importance of local community organization and collective action.

• It proved that community organization is unnecessary.

• It demonstrated that only national organizations can create change.

What was a common theme identified in the research about the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The ineffectiveness of legal action

• The power of nonviolent resistance and economic pressure

• The need for violent protests

• The importance of individual efforts over collective action