The Montgomery Bus Boycott: A Turning Point in Civil Rights

The video discusses the civil rights movement in the 1950s, focusing on Martin Luther King Jr.'s role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It begins with the unrest in the United States and Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat. Martin Luther King Jr. organized a boycott of the bus system, which lasted over a year and faced significant challenges, including violence and his own arrest. The boycott ended after the Supreme Court ruled bus segregation illegal. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions about the events.

In which state did Martin Luther King Jr. become the pastor of a Baptist Church?

• South Carolina

• Alabama

• Florida

• Delaware

Who was the individual that refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955?

• Sally Ride

• Rosa Parks

• Mae Daniels

• Maya Angelou

What action did Martin Luther King Jr. encourage in response to Rosa Parks' arrest?

• A violent protest

• A bus boycott

• A petition to the government

• A sit-in at the bus station

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• About 10 days

• Almost five years

• More than a year

• Almost six months

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The bus company increased fares

• The bus company introduced new routes

• The Supreme Court ruled bus segregation illegal

• The boycott was called off without any change