How well do you know Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement?
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What organization was Rosa Parks involved in before her arrest?

  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (correct)
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Southern Christian Leadership Conference
  • National Organization for Women

    • What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  • A protest against the Vietnam War
  • A boycott of all public transportation in Montgomery
  • A protest against the treatment of African Americans on public transportation (correct)
  • A boycott of all businesses owned by white people

    • What happened as a result of Parks' arrest?

  • The Supreme Court ruled that segregation laws were constitutional
  • The Montgomery Bus Boycott ended immediately
  • A renewed legal challenge to segregation laws began (correct)
  • Parks was financially rewarded for her activism

    • What did Parks establish after her husband's death?

    <p>A self-development institute for American youth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What awards did Parks receive?

    <p>The Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Parks' activism affect her personal life?

    <p>She suffered financially and personally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Parks hope to be known for?

    <p>Her concern for freedom, equality, justice, and prosperity for all people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The civil rights movement aimed to abolish segregation and unfair treatment of African Americans from 1955-1968.
    • Rosa Parks' arrest on a Montgomery bus for refusing to give up her seat to a white man sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott organized by Martin Luther King, Jr.
    • Parks was an active member of the civil rights movement before her arrest and was involved in the Montgomery affiliate of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Voters' League.
    • Parks' arrest led to a renewed legal challenge to segregation laws and, in 1956, the Supreme Court ruled that the Montgomery ordinance under which Parks had been arrested and fined was unconstitutional.
    • Parks suffered financially and personally as a result of her activism and moved to Detroit with her husband in 1957.
    • Following her husband's death in 1977, Parks established the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development to motivate American youth to achieve their highest potential.
    • Parks received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
    • Parks died peacefully in her Detroit home in 2005.
    • Parks' legacy of tolerance and fair play continues to inspire generations.
    • Parks hoped to be known as a person concerned about freedom, equality, justice, and prosperity for all people.

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    Test your knowledge on the iconic civil rights activist Rosa Parks and her crucial role in the fight against segregation in America. From her historic arrest on a Montgomery bus to her founding of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development, this quiz will explore the life and legacy of one of the most inspiring figures in American history. See how much you know about this remarkable woman and her impact on the civil rights movement.

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