I WONDER - What Was The Montgomery Bus Boycott?

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the civil rights movement, sparked by the refusal to give up a bus seat to a white passenger. The boycott saw Montgomery residents opting for alternative transportation methods. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a key leader, guiding the boycott for over a year. The Supreme Court eventually ruled bus segregation unconstitutional, allowing all passengers to sit freely.

What event triggered the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• An incident involving a passenger refusing to give up their seat

• A demand for better bus services

• A strike by bus drivers

• A protest against high bus fares

How did the people of Montgomery respond during the boycott?

• They continued using the buses

• They stopped commuting altogether

• They used alternative transportation methods

• They left the city

Who was a prominent leader during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

What was the duration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Two years

• A few weeks

• Several months

• Over a year

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court decision regarding bus segregation?

• Buses were banned

• Segregation was upheld

• Segregation was declared unconstitutional

• Only certain buses were desegregated