Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

The video discusses Rosa Parks, a civil rights pioneer who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her actions, along with the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr., led to a successful boycott that ended bus segregation in Montgomery. The video highlights Parks' bravery and her lasting impact on civil rights, concluding with a call to action for viewers to continue the fight for equality.

What action did Rosa Parks take that made her a civil rights pioneer?

• She delivered a famous speech.

• She wrote a book on civil rights.

• She refused to give up her seat on a bus.

• She led a march in Washington.

On what date was Rosa Parks arrested for her act of defiance?

• January 15, 1956

• December 1, 1955

• November 5, 1955

• February 20, 1956

What was the immediate consequence of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat?

• She was fined.

• She was arrested.

• She was applauded.

• She was ignored.

Who was the civil rights leader that supported the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Frederick Douglass

• Booker T. Washington

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What percentage of the bus ridership in Montgomery was African American during the boycott?

• 75%

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

What was the main strategy used by Rosa Parks and others to protest bus segregation?

• Boycotting

• Violent protests

• Petition signing

• Letter writing

What was the outcome of the legal battle against bus segregation?

• Segregation was upheld.

• The case was dismissed.

• Segregation was declared unconstitutional.

• A new law was passed to allow segregation.

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 381 days

• 500 days

• 200 days

• 100 days

Which court declared the segregated seating on public buses unconstitutional?

• The Circuit Court

• The Supreme Court

• The State Court

• The District Court

What did Rosa Parks hope to be remembered for?

• Her political career

• Her speeches

• Her desire for freedom for all

• Her books