Rosa Park's Life
Article Vocabulary
Bus Boycott
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What year was Rosa Parks Born?

1913

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What does the word "passengers" mean in this article? (Paragraph 2)

Someone who rides a bus.

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What kind of person told Rosa Parks to give up her seat?

A white person

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What state is Rosa Parks from?

Alabama

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What does "justice" mean in paragraph 3?

Fighting for what is right or fair.

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What city did Rosa Parks boycott the bus?

Montgomery, Alabama

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What did Rosa Parks fight for?

Equal rights for all people.

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What does "segregation" mean in this article? (Paragraph 1)

Keeping Black and White people separate.

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What year did Rosa Parks boycott on the bus?

1955

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What is Rosa Parks remembered as today? (Paragraph 4)

Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

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What does "boycott" mean in this article? (Paragraph 3)

Protest

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How long did Black people boycott riding buses in Montgomery?

1 year

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How did Rosa Park's story inspire others?

By showing others that standing up against injustice is right

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Rosa Parks had lots of "courage" boycotting bus segregation. What is a synonym for courage?

(Hint: The synonym is found in this article)

bravery

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What law changed as a result of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Segregation became illegal.