Rosa Parks: The Fight for Civil Rights and Equality

The video discusses Rosa Parks' life, focusing on her marriage to Raymond Parks, her education, and her involvement in the civil rights movement. It highlights her work at Maxwell Field Army base, her experiences with bus segregation, and her efforts to help African Americans register to vote. The video concludes with a review of her impact and questions to reinforce learning.

What was the primary focus of Raymond Parks' efforts within the NAACP?

• Recruiting new members

• Helping wrongly accused African Americans

• Fundraising for the organization

• Organizing social events

Why did Rosa Parks appreciate her job at Maxwell Field Army base?

• She had many friends working there

• Segregation had ended there

• It offered a high salary

• It was close to her home

What role did Rosa Parks take on in her local NAACP chapter?

• Treasurer

• President

• Secretary

• Vice President

What was one of Rosa Parks' contributions to the civil rights movement?

• Raising awareness about violence against African Americans

• Organizing protests

• Writing a book

• Running for political office

What was a major obstacle for African Americans trying to register to vote in the 1940s?

• Limited office hours

• Lack of transportation

• A difficult test

• High registration fees

How many African Americans were registered to vote in Montgomery out of 50,000?

• 1,000

• 500

• 31

• 10,000

How many attempts did it take for Rosa Parks to pass the voter registration test?

• Two

• One

• Four

• Three