Reverend Robert Gritz and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Reverend Robert Gritz, a white pastor of an all-black congregation in Montgomery, Alabama, shares his experiences with racial discrimination and his involvement in the civil rights movement. Despite initial promises to avoid causing trouble, Gritz joined the movement after Rosa Parks' arrest, recognizing the importance of being actively involved. He reflects on the challenges and moral imperatives of participating in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, emphasizing the need for commitment to the cause and the belief that their actions were divinely guided.

What role did Reverend Robert Gritz have in Montgomery, Alabama?

• A black pastor of a white congregation

• A white pastor of an all-black congregation

• A community organizer

• A civil rights lawyer

In which year did Reverend Gritz begin his involvement in race relations?

• 1960

• 1970

• 1948

• 1955

Where did Reverend Gritz and his wife work with a black Lutheran congregation before moving to Montgomery?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Jackson, Mississippi

• Columbus, Ohio

• Birmingham, Alabama

What did the church officials in Columbus, Ohio, ask Reverend Gritz to promise before moving to Montgomery?

• To avoid causing trouble

• To start a new congregation

• To build a new church

• To support the local government

How did Reverend Gritz respond to the warning from the church officials?

• He refused to move to Montgomery

• He promised to avoid trouble but joined the movement

• He ignored it and started trouble

• He started a new church

What event prompted the one-day boycott in Montgomery?

• The election of a new mayor

• The arrest of Mrs. Parks

• A church bombing

• A new segregation law

What was Reverend Gritz's concern about participating in the boycott?

• It would violate his promise to the church

• It would lead to his arrest

• It would cause financial loss

• It would damage his reputation

What did Reverend Gritz believe about their involvement in the movement?

• It was against his beliefs

• It was a mistake

• It was the right thing to do

• It was unnecessary

Who did Reverend Gritz believe was guiding their actions in the movement?

• The government

• The local community

• The church officials

• God