Events of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Flashcards
What year did the Montgomery bus boycott begin?
1955
Who was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger?
Rosa Parks
True or False: The Montgomery bus boycott lasted for over a year.
True
What was the primary goal of the Montgomery bus boycott?
To end racial segregation on public buses.
Fill in the blank: The Montgomery Improvement Association was formed to lead the bus boycott and was headed by ______.
Martin Luther King Jr.
What was the response of the city of Montgomery to the bus boycott?
Increased enforcement of segregation laws and legal challenges.
Which organization supported the boycott and helped coordinate efforts?
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
Multiple Choice: What method did boycotters primarily use to get around during the boycott? A) Bicycles B) Walking C) Carpools D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What Supreme Court case resulted from the boycott and declared bus segregation unconstitutional?
Browder v. Gayle
True or False: The boycott was solely focused on the bus system and did not address other forms of segregation.
False
What impact did the Montgomery bus boycott have on the Civil Rights Movement?
It galvanized national attention and inspired further civil rights activism.
Fill in the blank: The boycott officially ended on ______.
December 20, 1956
What was the main form of protest used by the participants in the boycott?
Refusal to ride the buses.
Who was the first woman to become the secretary of the Montgomery Improvement Association?
Rosa Parks
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Montgomery bus boycott? A) Economic strain on the bus company B) Increased violence against African Americans C) National media coverage D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the significance of the ‘Black Cab Company’ during the boycott?
It provided transportation for boycotters and was a direct response to the bus system’s segregation.
True or False: The Montgomery bus boycott was one of the first large-scale demonstrations against racial segregation in the United States.
True
What strategy did Martin Luther King Jr. advocate for during the boycott?
Nonviolent resistance.
Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court ruled against bus segregation in ______.
November 1956
What was the role of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in the boycott?
It played a crucial role in organizing and supporting the boycott efforts.
