Understanding the Montgomery Bus Boycott

What event marked the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The Brown v. Board of Education decision

• The murder of Emmett Till

• The formation of the Women's Political Council

• The arrest of Rosa Parks

What was the main reason Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat?

• She was saving the seat for another passenger

• She was tired of the segregation and discrimination

• She wanted to test the law

• She was physically tired

What was the role of the Women's Political Council in the boycott?

• Leading the marches

• Organizing the initial boycott

• Negotiating with bus companies

• Providing legal support

Why was Rosa Parks considered an ideal figure for the civil rights movement?

• Because she was the first to resist bus segregation

• Because she was a well-known politician

• Due to her previous activism and respectable image

• Because of her age and family background

Who was the president of the Women's Political Council?

• Rosa Parks

• Joanne Robinson

• Claudette Colvin

• Coretta Scott King

How did Rosa Parks' arrest influence the community's action?

• It discouraged further protests

• It was ignored by the community

• It led to immediate legal changes

• It catalyzed the organization of the boycott

How did the community support the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• By writing letters to officials

• By fundraising for legal fees

• By carpooling and walking

• By organizing protests

Who was chosen as the public face of the Montgomery Improvement Association?

• Rosa Parks

• Joanne Robinson

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• E.D. Nixon

What was a direct consequence of the bus boycott for the city?

• A change in the city's leadership

• Legal action against the city officials

• Increased violence in the city

• Economic loss due to decreased bus ridership

What strategy did the community use to sustain the boycott?

• Hunger strikes

• Nationwide advertising

• Carpooling and walking

• Legal petitions