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of the public transportation system explodes into a southern debacle. It all began in the year 1955, on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama; Rosa Parks did what no other colored person would have dreamed of doing: she sat at the front of the bus. At this time, segregation was on the rise and whites and black were separated in every possible way. Blacks were not allowed to sit at the front of the bus, they were not…

Rosa got on the bus, and she sat in the white section. Then, a white man got on the bus and he wanted Rosa’s seat, but she refused to get up. So the bus driver said “If you do not get up, I will have you arrested.” So Rosa said said “You may do that.” So the bus driver had her arrested. The police took her in their custody. They put her in jail for 2 days. Before they put her in jail, they asked her questions about the case. She said that the reason she did not get is because she was tired and…

the citizens of America had to follow, it was a law that caused hate, racial profiling and inequality. One incident that occurred during the time of segregation, one that no one would forget, especially for those of color was Rosa Park on the city bus where she refused to give up her seat for a white man. She was arrested for breaking the law, Parks did not cause a scene or argued, she peacefully sat in her seat and did not get up, She was arrested for breaking the law. That is an act of…

of boycotts. Furthermore the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 when African Americans fought against Racism with words and not with fists. African Americans fought for their human rights so that they will finally be treated equally like any other white person.…

Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American woman, was the reason buses were integrated. After being beaten and put in jail for being disobedient, a peaceful boycott was created and lasted 381 days. Parks’s lawyer filed a notice of appeal. However, buses were integrated for everyone in the United States. Lastly, Parks became known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.” Personally, I feel like Rosa Parks really was a huge impact on America. For this reason, African Americans and…

playing with him because he was black He is one of the main people that led the civil rights movement in the south. He gave great speeches across the country that moved many people. He was inspired by Rosa parks when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to the white person. he also helped star the boycott against the buses that were segregated. Until one day the supreme court banned segregated busses in the whole country saying that it was illegal for the buses to be segregated. Dr. Martin…

If one were to give their personal definition of the word leader it would most likely be different from others. The meaning of the word leader can vary depending on a person and their values. To most people, a leader is simply someone who leads. The word leader refers to an influential person who helps people fulfill a goal. Over time, the word leader has evolved due to who can hold the title of leader. Some great qualities of a leader include confidence, selflessness, persuasiveness, and…

Disobedience has and always will be necessary for changes throughout society. It is a valuable human trait that promotes social progress and many examples can be found throughout history that made a huge impact or change in the way the world is today. Important social changes can only be made through acts of disobedience to promote progress. A well known, famous, and historical example of disobedience comes from Mohandas Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement in the once…

Persevering for All Not all heroes wear capes. Not all heroic people become known. The Oxford Dictionary definition of a hero is “a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities” (en.oxforddictionaries.com). The admiration does not need to come from more than one person. There are many people that perform actions that are heroic and go unnoticed by the general public. A firefighter, cop, a next door neighbor, or even oneself can be a hero. These people…

you are doing when it is right.” (Rosa Parks). In other words, you must not be afraid to defend your actions as long as your action are justifiable. Park's illustrated peaceful resistance on December 1, 1995, in Montgomery Alabama when she boarded a bus and decided to sit in the middle behind the whites-only section. Parker and three other African Americans were ordered by the driver to sacrifice their seats…