Montgomery Bus Boycott Quiz (R)

What was the main issue being protested in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Racial segregation on public buses

• Lack of bus routes

• High bus fares

• Poor bus maintenance

Who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery bus, sparking the boycott?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Emmitt Till

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

Who emerged as a leader during the boycott and advocated for non-violent protests?

• Malcolm X

• Emmitt Till

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

What actions did the protestors take to bring attention to their cause?

• Boycotted all public transportation

• Engaged in violent protests

• Hired private chauffeurs

• Organized carpools, walked long distances, and rode in Black-owned taxis

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 100 days

• 381 days

What was the main aim of the peaceful protest during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• To segregate the buses further

• To overthrow the government

• To gain control of the bus system

• To bring about change through social and economic means rather than through violence

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation on public buses was unconstitutional

• The bus system was shut down permanently

• The boycott was unsuccessful

• The protestors were arrested

What did the boycott bring national attention to?

• The issue of poor bus maintenance

• The issue of lack of bus routes

• The issue of high bus fares

• The issue of racial segregation

What did the boycott lead to in the fight for equality for African-Americans?

• Increased racial segregation

• No change in the status quo

• Future protests and demonstrations

• Decreased civil rights

What is a boycott?

• A form of protest that involves destruction of property

• A form of violent protest

• A form of protest in which a group of people refuse to engage in a particular activity or purchase goods or services

• A form of protest that involves armed rebellion