Rosa Parks and the Power of Defiance

The video discusses the concept of defiance, highlighting Rosa Parks' historic refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955. This act of defiance, alongside her collaboration with Martin Luther King Jr., inspired a massive bus boycott, leading to a Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation. The video emphasizes the power of peaceful protest and real activism, urging viewers to take meaningful actions.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the video?

• The importance of reading terms and conditions

• The history of the NWACP

• The concept of real defiance

• The role of music in activism

What was Rosa Parks' profession before becoming an icon of rebellion?

• Teacher

• Seamstress

• Nurse

• Lawyer

What action did Rosa Parks take that made her a symbol of defiance?

• She organized a protest march

• She refused to give up her bus seat

• She wrote a book on civil rights

• She delivered a famous speech

How long did the Montgomery bus boycott last?

• 100 days

• 500 days

• 200 days

• 381 days

What was the outcome of the bus boycott led by Rosa Parks and others?

• The city banned public transportation

• The boycott was unsuccessful

• The Supreme Court ruled bus segregation unconstitutional

• The bus company increased fares

Who teamed up with Rosa Parks to inspire the bus boycott?

• Frederick Douglass

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

• Malcolm X

What does the video suggest is more impactful than action movie heroics?

• Real activism like Rosa Parks'

• Writing letters to the editor

• Reading terms and conditions

• Social media campaigns

What is hinted at the end of the video?

• A book signing event

• A music concert

• A fact-based show

• A new movie release