Civil Rights Webquest: Why Did It Happen By Rosa Parks
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Civil Rights Webquest
What happened:A black lady did not want to give up her seat on the bus for a white man up at the front of the bus. She was sitting up front of the bus because there was a free seat up in the white only section. A white man came on the bus and demanded for her to get out of the seat, but she refused. The bus driver got up and started screaming at her to get out of the seat she still refused. Then the cops came and arrested her for refusing to get of the seat in the white only section.
Who was involved: Rosa Parks, the bus driver, the white man that wanted the seat and the police.
When did it happen: The evening of December 1 1955.
Where did it take place: In Montgomery,Alabama
Why did it happen: Because Rosa Parks to