Montgomery Bus Boycott History

The video commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Protests, highlighting the legal challenges faced due to Alabama's anti-boycott statute. Despite these challenges, the boycott was organized with significant contributions from lawyers. The video emphasizes the importance of educating future generations about the history of segregation and the efforts to overcome it, advocating for programs and museums to preserve this history.

What was the main reason the Montgomery bus protests were not initially called a boycott?

• The leaders preferred a different term.

• The term 'boycott' was not popular at the time.

• There was an Alabama statute against boycotts.

• The media used a different term.

What was the legal excuse mentioned in the Alabama anti-boycott statute?

• Boycotts were allowed if they were peaceful.

• Boycotts were only allowed on weekends.

• Boycotts required just cause or legal excuse.

• A business could be boycotted for any reason.

How many individuals were indicted by the state of Alabama during the Montgomery bus boycott?

• 89

• 100

• 50

• 75

Who were among those indicted by the state of Alabama during the boycott?

• The leaders and the pastor of a church.

• Only the lawyers.

• The media personnel.

• Only the protestors.

What role did lawyers play in the Montgomery bus boycott?

• They worked behind the scenes and in courts.

• They organized public speeches.

• They led the protests.

• They funded the boycott.

Why is it important to have programs and museums about the history of segregation?

• To entertain tourists.

• To preserve historical artifacts.

• To educate future generations about past struggles.

• To promote local culture.

What is one of the main purposes of the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center?

• To host cultural festivals.

• To provide legal advice.

• To showcase the history of civil rights struggles.

• To offer educational courses.