Civil Rights Movement Key Events

Rosa Parks, born in 1913, grew up in a racially segregated South, influenced by her grandparents and the Back to Africa movement. Her marriage to Raymond Parks marked her entry into civil rights activism. In 1955, her refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement. The boycott, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., lasted 381 days and ended with a Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation. Parks' actions and the boycott's success highlighted the power of nonviolent resistance and inspired further civil rights activism, leading to significant legal reforms.

What early influence helped shape Rosa Parks' commitment to justice?

• Her travels around the world

• Her grandfather's support of Marcus Garvey's movement

• Her education in a prestigious school

• Her work as a seamstress

What were the Jim Crow laws primarily designed to enforce?

• Economic equality

• Racial segregation

• Environmental protection

• Gender equality

What action did Rosa Parks take on December 1st, 1955, that became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement?

• She led a protest march

• She gave a famous speech

• She refused to give up her bus seat

• She organized a community meeting

Who emerged as a key leader during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 200 days

• 100 days

• 500 days

• 381 days

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in Browder v. Gale?

• It delayed the Civil Rights Movement

• It upheld bus segregation

• It declared bus segregation unconstitutional

• It had no impact on segregation

What was one of the key strategies used during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Media campaigns

• Organized car pools

• Legal battles

• Violent protests

What broader impact did the Montgomery Bus Boycott have on the Civil Rights Movement?

• It was largely ignored by the public

• It led to the end of the movement

• It inspired similar protests nationwide

• It caused a decline in activism

Which landmark laws were influenced by the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The Healthcare Act

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Environmental Protection Act

• The Education Reform Act

What does Rosa Parks' legacy emphasize about social change?

• The necessity of international support

• The importance of economic growth

• The power of ordinary individuals

• The role of government intervention