December 5, 1955 – December 20, 1956

Montgomery Bus Boycott

After Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Black residents of Montgomery, Alabama, boycotted the city bus system for 381 days until segregated seating was ruled unconstitutional.

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Key Figures Involved

The people who played a role in this event.

Portrait of Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks

1913–2005

Civil rights activist whose refusal to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped end segregation.

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Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

1929–1968

Baptist minister and civil rights leader who led the movement for racial equality through nonviolent protest.

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Related Events

Other landmark events connected to this moment in history.

May 17, 1954

Brown v. Board of Education

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the 'separate but equal' doctrine and sparking the modern civil rights movement.

July 2, 1964

Civil Rights Act Signed

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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Lesson Plan

Comprehensive lesson plan covering the full event with learning objectives, activities, and assessment.

Grades 4–8 · December 5, 1955 – December 20, 1956

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Interactive workbook with reading passages, timeline activities, primary source analysis, and a quiz.

Grades 4–8 · 12 Sections

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40 cards covering vocabulary, key facts, people, causes, effects, and review challenges.

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📖 Lesson Plan

Montgomery Bus Boycott | Lesson Plan
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Learning Objectives
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Describe the causes and effects of Montgomery Bus Boycott and its significance in American history.
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Define and use vocabulary related to the event in context.
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Analyze a primary source connected to this event and draw conclusions.
Essential Question
"Why did Montgomery Bus Boycott happen, and how did it change the course of history?"
Key Date
December 5, 1955 – December 20, 1956
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📝 Student Workbook

Montgomery Bus Boycott | Student Workbook
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Reading Comprehension

Read the passage about Montgomery Bus Boycott and answer the questions below.

Questions
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What were the causes that led to this event?
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How did this event change American history?
Timeline Activity
Put these events in chronological order
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