Civil Rights Movement ; Montgomery bus boycott Flashcards

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What caused the Montgomery bus boycott?

A

Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger in a segregated bus.

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What happened to Rosa Parks after she refused to surrender her seat?

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She was sent to jail.

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Who led the Montgomery bus boycott?

A

people elected Martin Luther King Jr as leader due to his great communication skills.

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What did Martin Luther King do?

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he asked others to send out pamphlets instructing other african americans to not take buses but walk.

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How long did the Montgomery bus boycott last?

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381 days.

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