Question

I don't think any segregation law angered black people in Montgomery more than bus segregation. And that had been so since the laws about segregation on public transportation had been passed. That was back in 1900, and black people had boycotted Montgomery streetcars until the City Council changed its ordinance so that nobody would be forced to give up a seat unless there was another seat to move to. But over the years practices had changed, although the law had not.

–My Story,
Rosa Parks

What does this type of text structure highlight?



What is the cause?



What is the effect?

Answer 1

- Type of text structure: Cause-and-effect (with a bit of chronological sequence) — it highlights how a law or action led to specific reactions and consequences over time.

- Cause: The segregation laws about public transportation (passed around 1900) and the practice of forcing Black riders to give up seats.

- Effect: Black residents boycotted the Montgomery streetcars, which pushed the City Council to change the ordinance (so people would not be forced to give up a seat unless another was available); despite the law, discriminatory practices continued and anger persisted over the years.