Montgomery Bus Boycott and Civil Rights

The video discusses the segregation laws in Montgomery, Alabama, where blacks were required to sit at the back of buses. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, leading to her arrest. This act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by Martin Luther King Jr., which lasted 381 days and resulted in the Supreme Court declaring bus segregation illegal. Rosa Parks became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, earning the title 'mother of the movement'.

What was the practice called that required blacks to sit at the back of the bus?

• Assimilation

• Desegregation

• Segregation

• Integration

What significant action did Rosa Parks take on December 1, 1955?

• She organized a sit-in at a restaurant.

• She gave a speech at a rally.

• She refused to give up her bus seat.

• She led a protest march.

Who was the young clergyman that joined the movement after Rosa Parks' arrest?

• Malcolm X

• Jesse Jackson

• Thurgood Marshall

• Martin Luther King Jr.

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 500 days

• 30 days

• 100 days

• 381 days

What was the outcome of the bus boycott?

• The bus company closed down.

• The Supreme Court declared bus segregation illegal.

• The bus company increased fares.

• The boycott ended without any changes.

What was the main reason for the bus company's financial problems during the boycott?

• Lack of government support

• Maintenance issues

• Loss of black passengers

• Increased fuel prices

Which city was at the center of the bus boycott led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

• Selma

• Atlanta

• Montgomery

• Birmingham

In what year were all forms of segregation abolished in the United States?

• 1955

• 1968

• 1975

• 1980

What title was Rosa Parks given for her role in the Civil Rights Movement?

• The Leader of Civil Rights

• The First Lady of Civil Rights

• The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

• The Queen of Civil Rights

What was Rosa Parks' age at the time of her death?

• 92

• 90

• 95

• 85