Modern History Protest Movements Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
A
1955
2
Q
What impact did Emmett Till’s death have?
A
- many Northern white Americans saw for the 1st time the extreme racism in the South –> increased awareness
- motivated many African Americans to take a more active role to bring about change (catalyst for CRs movement)
3
Q
When and where was Rosa Parks arrested?
A
1st December 1955 in Alabama
4
Q
Why was Rosa Park’s case chosen to start the boycott?
A
- highly respectable
- already involved in CRs - secretary of NAACP in Montgomery
5
Q
The Women’s Political Council (WPC) called for all AAs to boycott buses on…
A
5th December - day of Rosa Park’s trial
6
Q
When was the MIA set up and what were its aims?
A
5th December - set up Montgomery Improvement Association
Aimed to improve integration throughout Montgomery - beginning with buses
7
Q
What were the demands of the MIA
A
- Drivers should treat all African American passengers with respect
- Black drivers should be used for routes with mostly black passengers
- African Americans should not have to leave their seats in the ‘coloured’ section of the bus for white people
8
Q
What happened after MIA took their demands to the bus company on the 8th December?
A
Refused all of them
Boycott continued for 381 days, causing serious financial harm to the company
