Grade 10 Montgomery Bus Boycott

What sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• A Supreme Court decision
• Rosa Parks' arrest
• A new city ordinance
• A protest march

Who was the key leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• E.D. Nixon
• Malcolm X
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Thurgood Marshall

What organization did E.D. Nixon work for that was involved in the boycott?

• SNCC
• NAACP
• SCLC
• CORE

How was the transportation system organized by the black community during the boycott?

• Bus sharing
• Taxi services
• Private carpool
• Public trains

What did the Women's Political Council do during the boycott?

• Organized marches
• Distributed notices
• Legal support
• Financial aid

What was the initial demand of the boycott?

• End to all segregation
• More bus routes
• Better seating arrangement
• Lower fares

What did the Supreme Court rule in relation to bus segregation in Montgomery?

• Unconstitutional
• Constitutional
• No jurisdiction
• Deferred ruling

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• Over a year
• Six months
• Three months
• Two weeks

What was the outcome of the boycott?

• Partial desegregation
• Total desegregation
• No change
• Increased segregation

Who was Rosa Parks?

• A civil rights lawyer
• A bus driver
• A community organizer
• A seamstress and activist