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• Who was arrested on 1st December 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a bus?

  Rosa Parks
• What organization was Rosa Parks the secretary of at the time of her arrest?


  NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
• What event was sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest?

  The Montgomery Bus Boycott
• What percentage of bus passengers were African Americans during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  70%
• Who continued the boycott and led the MIA during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  Martin Luther King Jr.
• How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

  381 days
• What was one of the strategies used to help people get to work during the boycott?

  A car-pooling system
• Which community organizations played a vital role in promoting the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  Several churches in Montgomery
• What type of opposition did the boycott face from white people?

  Harassment and arrests
• What happened to Martin Luther King’s house during the boycott?

  It was bombed
• What effect did the boycott have on mass media coverage?

  It raised awareness of the problems of segregation
• What was the outcome of the Browder versus Gayle ruling?

  Desegregation of buses
• By what date were buses desegregated as a result of the boycott?

  20th December 1956
• What was the real significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  • Provided a successful example of protest
  • Inspired other boycotts
  • Proved effectiveness of non-violent mass organization
  • Gained support and media coverage
• What was a limitation of the changes brought about by the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  Other facilities in Montgomery remained segregated for many years