The Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date was Rosa Parks arrested in Montgomery, Alabama?
On what date was Rosa Parks arrested in Montgomery, Alabama?
1 December 1955
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
381 days
Who was elected as leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)?
Who was elected as leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Since what year had the Women's Political Council focused on bus discrimination in Montgomery?
Since what year had the Women's Political Council focused on bus discrimination in Montgomery?
1950
What happened when the MIA met with bus company officials on 9 December 1955?
What happened when the MIA met with bus company officials on 9 December 1955?
Officials refused to change policies
What alternative transport did the MIA organise to sustain the boycott?
What alternative transport did the MIA organise to sustain the boycott?
Car pools
How many vehicles were eventually involved in the MIA's car pool system?
How many vehicles were eventually involved in the MIA's car pool system?
Over 300 vehicles
What violent act occurred on 30 January 1956?
What violent act occurred on 30 January 1956?
MLK's home was bombed
What was Rosa Parks' role in the Montgomery NAACP?
What was Rosa Parks' role in the Montgomery NAACP?
Secretary
Which characteristic made it difficult for critics to attack Rosa Parks' character?
Which characteristic made it difficult for critics to attack Rosa Parks' character?
Married, middle-aged woman
What principle did the movement demonstrate commitment to, even when facing violence?
What principle did the movement demonstrate commitment to, even when facing violence?
Non-violent resistance
How did widespread media coverage affect the boycott?
How did widespread media coverage affect the boycott?
Built national support for the cause