Montgomery Bus Boycott Term Papers

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a boycott on city buses that took place in the 1950s. It was organized by Martin Luther King Jr. It lasted from December 5th, 1955-December 20th, 1956. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a peaceful protest that opened more opportunities for the African American population. The boycott took place in Montgomery (also in the boycotts name). Montgomery is the capital of Alabama. The boycott took place in a black community in the state. 90 percent of the entire black community wanted to participate in the Montgomery Bus Boycott because they felt that they had to help and participate for their rights. It was December 1st, 1955. It looked like a regular day in the city of Montgomery. Rosa Parks boarded the city bus and