( C2 ) Mainting The Boycott Flashcards
what did the MIA initially arrange
it arranged for black taxi companies to charge lower fares and for those with cars to give others lifts
why did two of these options become unavailable
two of these options became unavailable as the white community put pressure on those giving lifts to black people
an old law was restored that raised minimum taxi fares
what did the MIA organise in light of the backlash
the MIA organised a car-pooling system where people shared cars
what was essential for the boycotts success
the support of several churches in Montgomery was essential for the boycotts success
what did the church buildings provide
the church buildings provided meeting places for planning and discussion as well as raising money
what problems did the boycotters face
1) they were verbally and physically harassed while waiting for their cars to arrive
2) Drivers of shared cars were arrested for minor driving offences
3) laws that prevented crowd gatherings were used to arrest the mass waiting for cars to arrive
