montgomery bus boycott, montgomery, ala., 1955-1956

Relates the story of how the peacful protest begun by Rosa Parks and led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., brought about the desegregation of public buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 and 1956.

"The Montgomery Bus Boycott began when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on the bus. The campaign that followed was one of the most important protests against segregation in the United States. The boycotters stood up for their beliefs. Explore the points of view of the boycotters and the people who opposed them"--Provided by publisher.

This book relays the factual details of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Readers learn about the key historical event from the perspectives of a civil rights activist, a church leader, and an opponent of the boycott.

Examines the causes and effects of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the 1960s during the civil rights movements by African Americans.

The story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott which ignited the American Civil Rights movement is told through archival footage, maps and historical reenactments.

Looks at the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956 as a turning point in the history of the United States, explains how and why African-Americans and others decided to protest the bus system in Montgomery, Alabama, and discusses the significance of their victory for the civil rights movement.

Explores the life of Rosa Parks, an ordinary woman who became a driving force in the Civil Rights Movement when she helped spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Examines the Montgomery bus boycott through primary source photographs, including Rosa Parks' role in the effort, other important leaders, the daily struggles of the boycott, and the effect on segregation on Montgomery's buses. Includes a timeline and further resources.

The story of a bus and the passengers who changed history.

Describes why the actions of Rosa Parks led to the 1956 Supreme Court order to desegregate buses in Montgomery, Alabama.