Rosa Parks: The Arrest that Sparked a Movement

The video covers Rosa Parks' pivotal role in the civil rights movement, starting with her refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955, leading to her arrest. This act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a significant event in the fight against racial segregation. Supported by the NAACP, Rosa's case highlighted the injustices faced by African-Americans. The boycott, lasting over a year, demonstrated the power of collective action and marked a turning point in the civil rights movement.

What action did Rosa Parks take that led to her arrest?

• She refused to give up her seat to a white man.

• She did not pay the bus fare.

• She spoke out against the bus driver.

• She sat in the white section of the bus.

Who encouraged Rosa Parks to consider a lawsuit against the bus company?

• The local president of the NAACP, Ed Nixon

• Her family

• Her lawyer, Fred Gray

• The bus driver

What was the primary goal of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• To promote carpooling

• To increase bus company profits

• To end segregation on public buses

• To reduce bus fares

On what date did the Montgomery Bus Boycott begin?

• January 1, 1956

• November 30, 1955

• December 1, 1955

• December 5, 1955

How did African-American cab drivers support the boycott?

• By charging only $0.10 per ride

• By offering free rides

• By refusing to drive

• By organizing protests

What percentage of bus riders in Montgomery were African-American at the time of the boycott?

• 75%

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

What was the duration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• One day

• More than one year

• Three days

• Three weeks