Social Developments: Bristol Bus Boycott

Question 1

When did the Bristol Bus Boycott happen?

Answer 1

1963

Question 2

What event inspired the Bristol Bus Boycott?

Answer 2

The American Montgomery Bus Boycott

Question 3

What was the issue with the Bristol Bus Company?

Answer 3

They refused to employ Black or Asian citizens

Question 4

Which 2 people organised the Bristol Bus Boycott?

Answer 4

Roy Hackett
Paul Stephenson

Question 5

How long did the Bristol Bus Boycott last?

Answer 5

4 months

Question 6

What did the boycotting result in?

Answer 6

Removal of the colour bar policy

Question 7

Which significant individuals supported the success of the Bristol Bus Boycott?

Answer 7

Labour MP Tony Benn
Future Labour Leader Harold Wilson

Question 8

What were Trade Unions general opinion on black workers?

Answer 8

They did not want them to have greater rights in the workplace

Question 9

Why were the Trade Unions able to act this way?

Answer 9

Because immigrants had no government representation or any union recognition