The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Crash Course Black American History

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, lasting from December 5, 1955, to December 20, 1956, was a pivotal event in the U.S. civil rights movement. Sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her seat, the boycott was organized by the Women's Political Council and led by figures like Jo Ann Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr. It highlighted the pervasive segregation in public transportation and the power of nonviolent resistance. Despite facing violence and intimidation, the boycott succeeded in desegregating Montgomery buses and set a precedent for future civil rights activism.

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