Montgomery Bus Boycott Overview

The video discusses the segregation laws in the southern United States during the first half of the 20th century, focusing on the discrimination faced by African Americans in public spaces, particularly on buses. It highlights the pivotal role of Rosa Parks in sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a significant event in the civil rights movement. The boycott, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., lasted over a year and faced numerous challenges, including arrests and violence. Ultimately, the Supreme Court's decision in Browder v. Gale declared bus segregation unconstitutional, marking a major victory for civil rights and leading to the integration of Montgomery's bus system.

What was the legal status of segregation in the southern states during the early 20th century?

• It was abolished by law.

• It was encouraged but not enforced by law.

• It was strictly enforced by law.

• It was optional and varied by city.

In Montgomery, Alabama, where were African Americans required to sit on buses?

• In the middle rows

• In the front rows

• Anywhere they chose

• In the back rows

How did African Americans in Montgomery respond to the bus segregation laws before the boycott?

• They stopped using public transportation.

• They moved to other cities.

• They frequently challenged the laws.

• They accepted the laws without protest.

What action did Rosa Parks take that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• She organized a protest march.

• She refused to give up her seat on a bus.

• She wrote a letter to the mayor.

• She led a sit-in at a restaurant.

Who was one of the key leaders arrested during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Frederick Douglass

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

• Malcolm X

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Browder v. Gale?

• Segregation in housing was declared unconstitutional.

• Segregation in restaurants was declared unconstitutional.

• Segregation in public transit was declared unconstitutional.

• Segregation in schools was declared unconstitutional.

What was the duration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• More than a year

• Several months

• A few weeks

• Two years

What was the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• It ended segregation in all public places.

• It resulted in the arrest of all civil rights leaders.

• It led to the desegregation of public transit.

• It was the first protest against segregation.