Coretta Scott King’s Early Life with Martin Luther King Jr.

The video covers Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King's early life, their move to Montgomery, and their involvement in the civil rights movement. It highlights Rosa Parks' pivotal act of defiance, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the challenges the Kings faced, including Martin's arrest and the bombing of their home. The video concludes with a review of these events and questions to reinforce learning.

Why did Martin and Coretta move to Montgomery, AL?

• They wanted to be closer to family.

• Coretta got a job as a teacher.

• Martin was offered a position as a dentist.

• Martin became a minister.

Who was the civil rights activist that refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery?

• Daisy Bates

• Diane Nash

• Rosa Parks

• Coretta Scott King

What was the main goal of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• To make buses free for all riders.

• To end the whites-only seating policy.

• To increase bus fares.

• To promote carpooling among black citizens.

What was Coretta's role during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• She communicated boycott details and cared for her family.

• She organized protests in other cities.

• She worked as a bus driver.

• She focused on her music career.

What significant event happened to the King family during the boycott?

• Coretta published a book.

• They moved to another city.

• Their house was bombed.

• Martin was elected as a city official.

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The boycott was unsuccessful.

• The bus company removed whites-only seats.

• The bus company offered free rides.

• The bus company went out of business.

What did the Supreme Court rule regarding segregation on public buses?

• It was constitutional.

• It was unconstitutional.

• It was a state decision.

• It was a local government issue.