Montgomery Bus Boycott & Browder v. Gayle

Who:

Rosa Parks, African Americans of Montgomery, MLK Jr

What (Bus Boycott):

Rosa Parks sat in a white section of a bus and got arrested because she wouldn’t give up her seat and move to the back. The African Americans then boycotted the unfair bus system in Montgomery. MLK made a speech after Parks got arrested and lead the boycott.

What (Browder v. Gayle):

The bus companies wanted to desegregate to get more money from the African American people. These companies were hurting for money due to the boycott. The government did not want them to desegregate, but the **Supreme Court ruled that segregation on buses was illegal.**

Where:

Montgomery, Alabama

When:

Dec 1, 1955 to Dec 20, 1956 (SC case Nov 13, 1956)

Significance:

* Was the first success of the civil rights movement
* Helped put MLK Jr on the map
* One of the first acts of making segregation illegal