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Who was Rosa Parks?
All of the above
What was the Women's Political Council in Montgomery fighting for?
Improved bus service for African American women
When did the Montgomery bus boycott begin?
5 December 1955
Which event caused international publicity and damaged the USA's reputation for civil rights?
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What did the events at Little Rock demonstrate to civil rights campaigners?
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What impact did the campaigns for equality in education and the Montgomery Bus Boycott have?
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Which organization decided to challenge the issue of segregated transport in court?
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What was the outcome of the Browder versus Gayle case in the local court?
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When did the Supreme Court agree that buses should be desegregated?
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What was the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
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Who was chosen as the chairman of the Montgomery Improvement Association?
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What were the demands of the MIA during the boycott?
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What solution did the MIA organize to help people maintain the boycott?
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What role did ministers and churches play in the boycott?
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Who were the Little Rock Nine?
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Why did Governor Faubus announce on television that he had ordered state troops to stop the students from entering the school?
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How did President Eisenhower respond to the situation in Little Rock?
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When did the Little Rock Nine finally start attending classes?
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Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
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What was the main focus of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
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What was the immediate impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
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What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
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Which of the following is true about the bus boycott in Montgomery?
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What was the impact of the bus boycott on African American communities in Montgomery?
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Which branch of the Federal government took action on African American civil rights after the bus boycott?
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Why did President Eisenhower hesitate to act on civil rights legislation?
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