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In the past a black person would have to stand if there was not enough seats for the white passengers on public buses. Rosa Parks was asked to stand for a white male passenger and refused to stand.

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What is a list of famous people who broke the law like Rosa Parks?

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Historical figures who broke the law for reasons of conscience?

Rosa Parks-Drove the bus she was critisized on.


Who are some historical figures who broke the law for a good cause?

All of the 44 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. As far as the English crown was concerned they were traitors and broke the law.


When did Rosa parks brake the rule?

she broke the rules in 1925


How many kids does Rosa parks have?

No. Rosa Parks had no kids. Her only surviving close relative was her sister in law.


What interest did Rosa Parks have?

lifting the law if segregation


Who broke into Rosa Parks apartment?

A man named Joseph Skipper broke into Rosa Parks' apartment on August 30, 1994. He demanded money and after Parks refused to give him money, he struck her multiple times before she finally relented and gave him all the money she had.


What law did Rosa parks change?

Rosa Parks did not change any laws on her own. She did, however, begin the movement to do away with segregation in the U.S.


Did Rosa parks have any sisters or brothers in law?

yes


What was the law that Rosa parks was famous for?

that blacks couldn't sit in the front


Who did Rosa Parks and Raymond Parks care for?

Rosa Parks and Raymond Parks cared for Rosa's mother.


When did Rosa Parks become a symbol?

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat after a white female complained about Rosa being in "her" seat. This, being against the law at the time, sent Rosa Parks to jail.