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What is the name of the civil rights activist we watched in the video?
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks grew up on a ...
Farm
What day is Rosa Parks day on?
Feb 4
Why is Rosa Parks day on the day that it is?
It is her birthday, so we celebrate her on her birthday
Name a random fact you remembered from the video!
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What was Rosa Parks?
A civil rights activist.
What did Rosa Parks fight for?
The equal and fair treatment of African Americans
What name was she given because of her impact?
The first lady of civil rights
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The mother of the freedom movement
What year and day was Rosa Parks born?
Feb 4 1913
Where was Rosa Parks born?
Alabama (US)
Why was Rosa Parks mistreated?
Because she was African American
Why were African Americans treated differently?
Because of the colour of their skin
How long was Rosa Parks working hard before she got famous?
12 years
What did Rosa Parks do that got her famous in the civil rights movement?
She refused to move out of a seat on the bus that was in the "white" section of the bus.
What part of the US is Alabama in?
The south
What did Rosa Parks join in 1943?
What does segregated mean?
Separated by race
When did Rosa Parks become famous in the civil rights movement?
Dec 1st 1955
After Rosa Parks refused to move seats on the bus what did the civil rights movement do?
Started a bus boycott
How long did the bus boycott last?
Just over one year.
What did Rosa Parks continue to do after she moved to Detroit?
She continued to dedicate her life to the civil rights movement. She made books and gave speeches.
Name 4 places where segregation occured
Buses, Libraries, Schools, Restaurants, Washrooms, Cinemas, and Hospitals
What is the NAACP?
It is an organization that fights for the rights of African Americans
What award did Rosa Parks receive in 1966?
The presidential medal of freedom
What did the bus boycott result in?
segregation on public transportation became illegal.