Rosa Parks: segregation

Rosa Parks narrates her experience of racial segregation in 1955, highlighting the discriminatory practices faced by Black people, such as separate facilities and bus seating arrangements. Her refusal to give up her seat became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

Who was Rosa Parks and what significant action is she known for?

• A woman who refused to give up her bus seat

• A singer who performed at civil rights rallies

• A politician who passed a segregation law

• A civil rights leader who led a march

What term was used to refer to Black people during the era of segregation?

• African Americans

• People of Color

• Minorities

• Negro

Which of the following was NOT segregated during the 1950s?

• Water fountains

• Toilets

• Public parks

• Bus depots

Where were Black passengers required to sit on the bus?

• At the back

• In the middle section

• In the front rows

• Anywhere they chose

What was a requirement for Black passengers when boarding a crowded bus?

• To sit in the front if seats were available

• To enter through the front door

• To pay a higher fare

• To avoid touching white passengers