“…the MIA issued a formal list of demands: courteous treatment by bus operators; first-come, first-served seating for all, with blacks seating from the rear and whites from the front; and black bus operators on predominately black routes” (“Montgomery Bus Boycott”). Since none of these demands were met, they continued the boycott until further notice. Eventually, this caused the case to be taken to the Supreme Court to decide if it is unconstitutional to have segregated buses. This was one of the first steps in the Civil Rights movement. Not only was the nation waiting to see what would happen, but it also received international attention. The boycott led to the creation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which continued to fight for integration and the civil rights of all people. It was showed that under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, it is unlawful to have segregated buses. This led to violence, including attacks and bombings, until it was eventually accepted first city wide, and then nation
“…the MIA issued a formal list of demands: courteous treatment by bus operators; first-come, first-served seating for all, with blacks seating from the rear and whites from the front; and black bus operators on predominately black routes” (“Montgomery Bus Boycott”). Since none of these demands were met, they continued the boycott until further notice. Eventually, this caused the case to be taken to the Supreme Court to decide if it is unconstitutional to have segregated buses. This was one of the first steps in the Civil Rights movement. Not only was the nation waiting to see what would happen, but it also received international attention. The boycott led to the creation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which continued to fight for integration and the civil rights of all people. It was showed that under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, it is unlawful to have segregated buses. This led to violence, including attacks and bombings, until it was eventually accepted first city wide, and then nation