Civil Rights Movement ; Montgomery bus boycott Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the Montgomery bus boycott?
A
Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger in a segregated bus.
2
Q
What happened to Rosa Parks after she refused to surrender her seat?
A
She was sent to jail.
3
Q
Who led the Montgomery bus boycott?
A
people elected Martin Luther King Jr as leader due to his great communication skills.
4
Q
What did Martin Luther King do?
A
he asked others to send out pamphlets instructing other african americans to not take buses but walk.
5
Q
How long did the Montgomery bus boycott last?
A
381 days.
