History Kids: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

The video explores the life and impact of Rosa Parks, highlighting her early years, involvement in the civil rights movement, and her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It discusses the challenges she faced, her arrest, and the subsequent Supreme Court decision that declared bus segregation unconstitutional. Rosa Parks' legacy is celebrated, emphasizing her contributions to civil rights and her recognition as a key figure in American history.

In what year was Rosa Parks born?

• 1972

• 1945

• 1913

• 1899

What were the laws called that enforced racial segregation in public places?

• None of the above

• Freedom laws

• Racism laws

• Jim Crow laws

Why did Rosa Parks have to leave school?

• She wanted to travel

• She disliked school

• To care for sick family members

• To start a business

Which organization did Rosa Parks join to fight for civil rights?

• Red Cross

• NAACP

• UNICEF

• Greenpeace

What was a major barrier for African Americans trying to register to vote in the 1940s?

• No barriers

• High fees

• Difficult tests

• Lack of offices

What was the purpose of the Highlander workshop that Rosa Parks attended?

• To learn sewing

• To fight for workers' and civil rights

• To learn cooking

• To study history

What event led to Rosa Parks' arrest?

• Refusing to give up her bus seat

• Attending a protest

• Speaking at a rally

• Voting illegally

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• One day

• Three days

• Over a year

• Three weeks

Which U.S. President awarded Rosa Parks the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Jimmy Carter

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

Where was Rosa Parks' coffin placed for public viewing after her death?

• Rosa Parks Museum

• US Capitol

• Family home

• None of the above