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.

What was the main message that Martin Luther King Jr. conveyed to his congregation?

Describe the events that led to Rosa Parks' arrest on December 1st, 1955.

What strategy did Martin Luther King Jr. propose to the community in response to the bus segregation?

How did the community respond to the call for a boycott of the bus company?

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott after 381 days?