Why was Rosa parks important in the civil rights?

Answer 1

By refusing to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger, she inspired the Montgomery bus boycott. Before then, Black passengers were required to board by the back door, and to sit in the back half of the bus, or to give up their seat anytime there were not enough seats in the "White" section. Civil rights activists pointed out that Black passengers were paying the same fare and getting less service, and also pointed out that there were virtually no Black bus drivers. During the Montgomery bus boycott, Black passengers simply stopped taking the bus. This really hurt the city, not only through the loss of income from bus fares, but also because Black customers couldn't get to stores to shop, many businesses suffered because Black employees couldn't get to work, etc. The boycott lasted many months, but eventually the city gave in and Black people were given the same rights on the bus as Whites. By the way, worth noting that Mrs Parks didn't need to give up her seat for the White passenger. She was alone on the 2-seat bench, but the White passenger refused to sit beside her, demanding that he be given the entire seat to himself.

Answer 2

her actions brought national attention to the Civil Rights Movement

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Answer 3

she was important because she stood up for herself.