Montgomery Bus Boycott Overview

In December 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This protest, lasting 381 days, led to the Supreme Court ruling that banned segregation on public transportation, marking a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.

What action did Rosa Parks take on the bus in December 1955?

• She left the bus.

• She moved to the back of the bus.

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

• She gave up her seat to a white person.

What was the immediate consequence of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat?

• She was fined.

• She was praised by the bus driver.

• She was arrested.

• She was ignored.

How did the black community in Montgomery respond to Rosa Parks' arrest?

• They continued to ride the buses.

• They organized a bus boycott.

• They moved to another city.

• They protested at the bus station.

What percentage of Montgomery's black citizens participated in the bus boycott?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 500 days

• 381 days

• 100 days

• 200 days

What was the result of the Supreme Court's decision in 1956?

• The boycott was declared illegal.

• The buses remained segregated.

• Rosa Parks was fined.

• Segregation on public transportation was banned.