Flashcards on Montgomery Bus Boycott

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When did the Montgomery Bus Boycott begin?

1955

Who was the African American woman that refused to give up her seat on the bus?

Rosa Parks

Who was the leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association during the boycott?

Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the purpose of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

To end racial segregation on buses

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

Approximately 381 days

What Supreme Court case ruled that segregation on buses was unconstitutional?

Browder v. Gayle

Who were some key organizers of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Rufus Lewis, Jo Ann Robinson, E.D. Nixon

What year did the Montgomery Bus Boycott lead to the desegregation of buses?

1956

What method of protest did the African American community use during the boycott?

Carpooling and walking

What impact did the Montgomery Bus Boycott have on the Civil Rights Movement?

It inspired and encouraged further nonviolent protests

What city did the Montgomery Bus Boycott take place in?

Montgomery, Alabama

What organization provided legal support during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

What was the nickname given to the African American community during the boycott?

Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)

Who were some prominent leaders of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Ralph Abernathy, E.D. Nixon, Jo Ann Robinson

What was the year of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

1955-1956

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Who was the African American woman that refused to give up her seat on the bus?



Who was the leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association during the boycott?



What Supreme Court case ruled that segregation on buses was unconstitutional?



How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?



What city did the Montgomery Bus Boycott take place in?



What organization provided legal support during the Montgomery Bus Boycott?



What was the nickname given to the African American community during the boycott?



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What year did the Montgomery Bus Boycott lead to the desegregation of buses?



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