The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Crash Course Black American History #35

When did the Montgomery Bus Boycott take place, and what was its historical importance?

• December 5th, 1955 to December 20th, 1956; it was the first large-scale non-violent resistance against segregation.

• January 1st, 1955 to December 31st, 1956; it led to the integration of all public facilities.

• December 1st, 1954 to December 1st, 1955; it was a small protest that gained national attention.

• December 20th, 1956 to December 5th, 1957; it was a violent uprising against bus drivers.

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

• Public schools, libraries, and parks.

• Department stores, movie theaters, restaurants, and public transportation.

• Federal buildings, courthouses, and government offices.

• Private homes, workplaces, and community centers.

Which of the following describes a discriminatory practice Black passengers faced on Montgomery buses?

• They had to pay at the front, then re-board through the back door, and drivers sometimes drove off before they could get back on.

• They were only allowed to ride buses on weekends and holidays.

• They were required to stand even if there were empty seats in the white section.

• They had to pay a higher fare than white passengers for the same ride.

What was Jo Ann Robinson's immediate action after Rosa Parks' arrest to organize the bus boycott?

• Called a meeting with city officials.

• Printed thousands of leaflets announcing a one-day boycott.

• Organized a protest march.

• Contacted the NAACP for legal advice.

Why did civil rights leaders choose Rosa Parks as the public face of the bus boycott, even though other women had been arrested for similar actions?

• She was the first person ever to refuse to give up her seat.

• She had a suitable background, appearance, and history of activism.

• She was younger and more outspoken than the other women.

• She had powerful family connections in the city.

What organization was formed to oversee and maintain the Montgomery Bus Boycott, with Martin Luther King Jr. as its president?

• Women's Political Council (WPC)

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

• Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)

How did the Montgomery Bus Boycott officially end, and how long did it last?

• The city council voted to end segregation after 100 days.

• A federal court ruled bus segregation illegal, upheld by the Supreme Court, after 381 days.

• Rosa Parks was released from jail, ending the protest after 50 days.

• Martin Luther King Jr. negotiated a compromise with bus companies after 200 days.