U9 1___ Civil Rights and Protests

What does the term "boycott" mean?

• An agreement to buy a product or service more frequently

• A refusal to buy or use a product or service as a way to protest against unfair treatment

• A legal action taken against a product or service

• A government policy to ban a product or service

What characteristic is used to describe something as "segregated"?

• Combined or integrated

• Separated or kept apart from others based on race, gender, or other characteristics

• Treated equally without any discrimination

• Allowed to mix freely without restrictions

What is a "protest"?

• A formal agreement between two parties

• A celebration of a historical event

• An expression of objection or disapproval, often through public demonstrations or actions

• A legal procedure to resolve disputes

What are "civil rights"?

• The responsibilities and duties of a citizen

• The rights to own property and have a job

• The rights and freedoms that every person should have, regardless of their race, gender, or other characteristics

• The laws that govern international relations

What does the adjective "peaceful" mean?

• Aggressive and confrontational

• Calm and without violence or disturbance

• Chaotic and disorganized

• Exciting and full of energy

What was the main reason for the Montgomery bus boycott?

• To protest against the high fares of bus tickets

• To protest against the unfair treatment of African Americans on the buses

• To support the bus companies

• To demand better bus services

Who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white person, an event that led to the Montgomery bus boycott?

• The leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association

• A member of the Women's Political Council

• Rosa Parks

• An unnamed African-American woman

How long did the Montgomery bus boycott last?

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

• It is still ongoing

Which organization was responsible for organizing the Montgomery bus boycott?

• The Women's Political Council

• The Montgomery Improvement Association

• The Supreme Court

• The local bus company

Approximately how many African Americans participated in the boycott?

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 20,000 to 30,000

• 30,000 to 40,000

• 50,000 to 60,000