The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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    After Rosa Parks' arrest, what event was organized? 

    • A bus boycott
    • A restaurant strike
    • A riot
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This quiz will evaluate the knowledge students have gained while researching information on Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. Students will select the answer that best fits. There is only one correct answer.

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  • 2. 

    Why was Rosa Parks Arrested?

    • For not giving up her seat to a white passenger

    • For going on strike

    • For picketing a bus

    Correct Answer
    A. For not giving up her seat to a white passenger
    Explanation
    Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat to a white passenger. This act of civil disobedience occurred on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks, an African American woman, refused to obey the segregation laws of the time, which required black passengers to give up their seats to white passengers. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a significant event in the Civil Rights Movement, leading to the eventual desegregation of public transportation in the United States.

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  • 3. 

    Dr. King dedicated his life to _______________ protest.

    • Aggressive

    • Non-violent

    Correct Answer
    A. Non-violent
    Explanation
    Dr. King dedicated his life to non-violent protest. This means that he advocated for peaceful and non-aggressive methods of protest to bring about social change. He believed in the power of love, understanding, and dialogue to overcome injustice and discrimination. Through non-violent means such as civil disobedience, peaceful marches, and boycotts, Dr. King aimed to create a more just and equal society for all. His commitment to non-violence inspired and influenced many others in the civil rights movement and continues to be a powerful tool for social change today.

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  • 4. 

    Dr. King was involved with the bus boycott in _________________.

    • Montgomery, Alabama

    • New York, New York

    • Washington D.C.

    Correct Answer
    A. Montgomery, Alabama
    Explanation
    Dr. King was involved with the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. This is a historically significant event that took place in 1955-1956, where African Americans in Montgomery boycotted the city's bus system to protest against racial segregation. Dr. King played a pivotal role in organizing and leading the boycott, which eventually led to the desegregation of the bus system and became a major milestone in the civil rights movement.

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  • 5. 

    In what year was Rosa Parks arrested?

    • 1925

    • 1935

    • 1955

    Correct Answer
    A. 1955
    Explanation
    Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955. This is a well-known fact in history as she was arrested on December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her arrest and subsequent trial sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement.

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  • 6. 

    What was Rosa Parks job when she was arrested?

    • Nurse

    • Seamstress

    • School Teacher

    Correct Answer
    A. Seamstress
    Explanation
    Rosa Parks was a seamstress when she was arrested. This means that she worked in sewing and altering clothes. Her occupation as a seamstress was significant because it highlighted the fact that she was an ordinary working-class citizen, not a high-profile figure, when she became a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which played a crucial role in the fight against racial segregation.

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  • 7. 

    The bus boycott lasted how many days?

    • 300

    • 365

    • 381

    Correct Answer
    A. 381
  • 8. 

    In what year was Rosa Parks born?

    • 1900

    • 1913

    • 1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1913
    Explanation
    Rosa Parks was born in 1913. This can be inferred from the given options where 1913 is the only year mentioned.

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  • 9. 

    Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in __________________________.

    • Atlanta, Georgia

    • Selma, Alabama

    • Washington D.C.

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington D.C.
    Explanation
    Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington D.C. This is a well-known fact in history as the speech was delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. The speech is one of the most iconic and influential speeches in American history, calling for racial equality and an end to discrimination. Dr. King's speech resonated with millions of people and played a significant role in advancing the civil rights movement.

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