Question

Describe the causes of the Montgomery Boycott and explain its economic methods of protest. Your answer should also deal with the outcome of the boycott.

Write in three sentences

Answer 1

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was precipitated by systemic racial segregation and discrimination on public buses, epitomized by the arrest of Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. Organizers employed economic methods of protest by encouraging the African American community to boycott city buses, leading to significant financial losses for the bus company as over 90% of Black commuters participated. The boycott ultimately lasted for over a year and succeeded in forcing the U.S. Supreme Court to declare segregation on public buses unconstitutional, marking a pivotal victory in the civil rights movement.