Rosa Parks pg. 179

Analyze the role of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) in the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. What strategic actions did they take to ensure the boycott's effectiveness?

• They organized violent protests to intimidate the bus company.

• They coordinated with local churches and community leaders to organize the boycott.

• They negotiated directly with the bus company to lower fares.

• They encouraged people to continue using the buses to avoid economic loss.

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Evaluate the impact of Rosa Parks' arrest on the civil rights movement. How did her actions and subsequent arrest serve as a catalyst for change?

• It led to immediate desegregation of all public facilities in Montgomery.

• It inspired the formation of the Montgomery Improvement Association and the bus boycott.

• It resulted in her becoming the first African American woman to run for public office.

• It caused the NAACP to disband due to lack of support.

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Discuss the strategic importance of involving black ministers and churches in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. How did this contribute to the movement's success?

• Churches provided financial support to the bus company.

• Ministers discouraged participation in the boycott to maintain peace.

• Churches offered organizational structure and meeting places for planning.

• Ministers focused solely on religious teachings, avoiding political involvement.

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Assess the legal strategy used by Fred Gray and the NAACP in the Browder v. Gayle case. How did this legal approach contribute to the desegregation of buses?

• They argued for increased bus fares to reduce segregation.

• They challenged the constitutionality of segregation in public transportation.

• They sought to have the case dismissed to avoid conflict.

• They focused on economic impacts rather than legal arguments.

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Examine the economic impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on the bus company and local businesses. What reasoning can be used to explain these effects?

• The boycott increased bus company profits due to reduced operational costs.

• The boycott had no significant economic impact on the bus company or local businesses.

• The boycott caused financial losses for the bus company and affected local businesses reliant on bus passengers.

• The boycott led to increased sales for local businesses due to higher foot traffic.

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Analyze the role of Claudette Colvin and Mary Louise Smith in the events leading up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. How did their actions contribute to the movement?

• Their actions were unrelated and had no impact on the boycott.

• They were the first to successfully desegregate buses in Montgomery.

• Their earlier arrests highlighted the ongoing issue of segregation and set the stage for the boycott.

• They organized the Montgomery Improvement Association.

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Evaluate the strategic decision to elect Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. How did his leadership influence the boycott?

• His leadership was ineffective and led to the boycott's failure.

• His leadership provided a unifying and inspirational figure for the movement.

• He focused solely on religious activities, avoiding involvement in the boycott.

• He discouraged the boycott to maintain peace in the community.

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Discuss the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Browder v. Gayle. How did this ruling affect the civil rights movement and public transportation?

• It upheld segregation laws, reinforcing the status quo.

• It declared segregated public buses unconstitutional, setting a precedent for future civil rights cases.

• It had no impact on segregation laws or the civil rights movement.

• It only applied to Montgomery, with no broader implications.

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Analyze the role of Jo Ann Robinson and the Women's Political Council in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. What strategic actions did they take to support the movement?

• They opposed the boycott and supported the bus company.

• They printed and distributed leaflets to mobilize the community for the boycott.

• They focused on organizing social events unrelated to the boycott.

• They worked to disband the Montgomery Improvement Association.

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Evaluate the long-term effects of the Montgomery Bus Boycott on the civil rights movement. How did this event shape future strategies and actions?

• It discouraged further protests due to its lack of success.

• It demonstrated the power of peaceful protest and inspired future civil rights actions.

• It led to the immediate end of the civil rights movement.

• It had no significant impact on future civil rights strategies.

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