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Rosa Parks

Definition

Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who became known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus, sparking a major protest and becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement refers to the social and political struggle by African Americans in the mid-20th century to gain equal rights under the law, including desegregation and voting rights.

Segregation: Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in society, particularly through laws or policies that discriminate against certain groups.

Desegregation: Desegregation is the process of ending racial segregation, allowing people of different races to have equal access and opportunities in areas such as education, transportation, and public facilities.

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Subjects (2)

  • AP US Government

  • AP World History: Modern

Practice Questions (6)

  • What year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat?

  • Rosa Parks' actions on the bus led to the

  • How did the roles of Rosa Parks and Ella Baker diverge in their contributions to the Civil Rights Movement?

  • What could potentially be a different outcome had Rosa Parks refused to take part in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  • What role did Rosa Parks play in Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  • What if Rosa Parks had chosen not to refuse her bus seat in Montgomery in 1955?

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