Review: Montgomery bus boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement that began in 1955, sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.
Quiz(13 questions)
1. What was the outcome of the boycott?
Terms in this Study Set(15)
What initiated the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat.
When did the Montgomery Bus Boycott start?
December 5, 1955.
True or false: The boycott lasted for one year.
True, because it ended on December 20, 1956.
Who was the leader of the boycott?
Martin Luther King Jr., emerging as a prominent civil rights leader.
Difference between Montgomery Bus Boycott and other protests.
- Focused on public transportation - Nonviolent resistance - Community organized - Long duration
What was the primary goal of the boycott?
To end racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery.
Fill in the blank: The boycott was organized by the ______.
Montgomery Improvement Association.
True or false: The boycott was an immediate success.
False, because it faced resistance and required persistence over time.
What court case followed the boycott?
Browder v. Gayle, which ruled segregation on buses unconstitutional.
What role did economic pressure play?
The African American community boycotted buses, impacting the city's economy.
List one effect of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Increased national attention on civil rights - Strengthened the civil rights movement
What organization was formed as a result of the boycott?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
True or false: The boycott only affected Montgomery.
False, because it inspired similar movements across the U.S.
What tactic did participants primarily use?
Nonviolent resistance, including carpooling and walking.
Which event directly preceded the boycott?
Rosa Parks' arrest on December 1, 1955.
Questions in this Study Set(13)
1. What was the outcome of the boycott?
2. Who helped organize the boycott?
3. Which group faced significant backlash during the boycott?
4. What was the main strategy used by boycott participants?
5. Which legal case was a direct result of the boycott?
6. What was a major effect of the boycott on the civil rights movement?
7. Which city was the Montgomery Bus Boycott held in?
8. What was the primary demographic of the boycott participants?
9. Which event is often linked to Rosa Parks' actions?
10. Which of the following was NOT a tactic used during the boycott?
11. How did the boycott impact local transportation?
12. Which prominent civil rights leader emerged from the boycott?
13. What did the Montgomery Bus Boycott demonstrate?
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