Martin Luther
King Jr.
King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. gave a famous speech known as...
How old was Ruby when she went to this school?
6 years old
What is Rosa Parks known for?
She refused to give up seat to a white man on a bus.
How many other kids went to school with Ruby her first year?
none
What city-wide event happened after Rosa stood up for herself?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
How many children did he have?
4
What kinds of things happened to Ruby on the way to school?
People yelled at her, called her names, threatened her.
How old was Rosa when she made her stand?
42
What name three places that were separated based off of skin color when Rosa was growing up?
Bathrooms, water fountains, schools, restaurants, movie theaters, etc.
How long did the boycott of the buses last?
381 days
Who was another Civil Rights leader that he was friends with?
Rosa Parks
What did Ruby do every day on her way to school and on her way home?
Prayed for those people who were mean to her.
The silly phrase we say about her...
She stood up for herself, by sitting down.
What were the name of the laws that allowed people to be separated by skin color?
Jim Crow laws
What is Ruby Bridges known for?
She was the first black person to attend an all white school in her town.
What did he write while he was in jail in Birmingham?
Letters from Birmingham Jail
What was the name of the school that Ruby attended?
William Frantz Elementary
She was arrested.
Who was one of the judges that helped the laws in schools and allowed all kids to go to school together?
Thurgood Marshall
What was the famous march called that he led?
The March on Washington
Where did Martin want to take his daughter, but couldn't for a long time because they were black?
Funtown
Barbra Henry
How much was the fine she had to pay?
$10
What is the name of the author of the Ordinary People Can Change the World series?
Brad Meltzer
What year did Martin receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
1964