Montgomery Bus Boycott Overview

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• A few weeks

• About a month

• Over a year

• Less than a week

After the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, in which of the following areas did segregation continue to be common?

• Public schools

• Department stores

• Federal government offices

• Interstate travel

What actions were bus drivers in Montgomery legally allowed to take against Black passengers who violated segregation mandates?

• Issue a warning

• Arrest passengers

• Refuse service only

• Call for a supervisor

What was the primary purpose of the Women's Political Council (WPC) in Montgomery?

• To organize social events for women.

• To develop strategies to combat community challenges in the face of Jim Crow laws.

• To provide legal aid to arrested Black passengers.

• To run political campaigns for local elections.

Who played a key role in organizing the initial one-day bus boycott after Rosa Parks' arrest?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• E.D. Nixon

• Jo Ann Robinson and the Women's Political Council

• Claudette Colvin

Why was Rosa Parks considered a suitable public figure to rally around for the bus boycott?

• She was the first person ever arrested for refusing to give up a bus seat.

• She was a young high school student who inspired many.

• She had a strong background in activism with the NAACP and a respected public image.

• She was wealthy and could fund the boycott efforts.

What was the duration of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and how did it legally conclude?

• It lasted for one day and led to immediate bus integration.

• It lasted for 381 days and ended with a federal court ruling against bus segregation.

• It continued for several years until a new state law was passed.

• It ended after 6 months due to a lack of participant support.

Besides walking long distances, what other difficulties did participants in the Montgomery Bus Boycott experience?

• They received widespread support from white communities.

• They faced violence, intimidation, and threats to their employment.

• The city quickly provided alternative, integrated transportation.

• Their leaders were immediately released from jail without charges.