Segregation took over the majority of the south, African Americans did not have the same freedom, or rights to life or liberty as the white community. Through lots of determination and sacrifices from those who stand up for equality and treating everyone the same, segregation dissolved. Segregation commenced many years ago, it is when African Americans are isolated from the whites, and the whites are isolated from the blacks. They would designate areas for only whites or colored people. During that time society did not treat one another with respect, but the society sill functioned. History proves society is more successful when the citizens are respected. When segregation began people were excluded, some people had better opportunities
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and Rosa Parks’s determination they largely contributed to ending segregation. In an article from history.com it states “Segregation laws at the time started blacks must sit at designated seats at the back of the bus, and Parks complained when a white man got on the bus and couldn't find a seat in the white section at the front of the bus. The bus driver instructed Parks and three other blacks, Parks refused and was arrested.” (www.history.com 2009) Parks stood her grounds and did what she had to do to stand up against segregation. She showed her communite what she stands for. In an article it mentioned “King lead a boycott of Montgomery bus system that lasted 381 days and brought national attention to the problem” (www.history.com 2009) Martin Luther King encouraged people to not take the bus after the incident with Rosa Parks and the three other african american people. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks inspired many to speak up and stand up for their rights and beliefs , which intaled to making the bus system allow whoever to sit wherever on the bus. By creating a more inclusive and honorable society we have learned throughout time how to better appreciate one another. Leading to a better functioning
and Rosa Parks’s determination they largely contributed to ending segregation. In an article from history.com it states “Segregation laws at the time started blacks must sit at designated seats at the back of the bus, and Parks complained when a white man got on the bus and couldn't find a seat in the white section at the front of the bus. The bus driver instructed Parks and three other blacks, Parks refused and was arrested.” (www.history.com 2009) Parks stood her grounds and did what she had to do to stand up against segregation. She showed her communite what she stands for. In an article it mentioned “King lead a boycott of Montgomery bus system that lasted 381 days and brought national attention to the problem” (www.history.com 2009) Martin Luther King encouraged people to not take the bus after the incident with Rosa Parks and the three other african american people. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks inspired many to speak up and stand up for their rights and beliefs , which intaled to making the bus system allow whoever to sit wherever on the bus. By creating a more inclusive and honorable society we have learned throughout time how to better appreciate one another. Leading to a better functioning