Lesson 10 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPThe Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, occurring in 1955-1956.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, occurring in 1955-1956. Sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger, the boycott aimed to end racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama. African Americans organized a year-long boycott of the bus system, demonstrating their strength and unity in the fight for civil rights. The success of the boycott led to a Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for the civil rights movement.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted for 381 days.
Rosa Parks' act of defiance sparked the boycott.
The boycott led to a Supreme Court ruling against bus segregation.
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