MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT

What is it?

• A battle for the African-American civil rights
• A boycott that African-Americans would not ride the bus till they had equal rights

What impact did it have on society?

• That no matter who you are you can do anything
• That you can do anything if you set your mind to it
• That even if you're poor or middle class you can make a difference

Why did the boycott start?

• Because African-Americans no longer wanted to be treated differently
• Because Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling

• That Montgomery had violated the 14th Amendment
• Stated that no matter what race you are you deserve to be treated equal

Did you know?

• A 15 year-old, Claudette Colvin was arrested for the same act as Rosa Parks
• That the boycott lasted 381 days
• White people also joined in the boycott