Who is rosa Parks

Rosa Louise was an African American activist, and a very important figure in the civil rights
movement in the United States.

What was the most important thing she did?

December 1 is a historic date in the fight for civil rights in the United States. Rosa Parks, the
African American who that day in 1955 refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in the
city of Montgomery, in the segregationist state of Alabama.

What consequences were there for Rosa Parks due to her act of rebellion?
Rosa Parks at the age of 42 was arrested for refusing to give up her seat, accused of disturbing the
peace. She was also fined $14. That act of rebellion became the catalyst that made the black
community take to the streets to demand changes in the law.

How long was Rosa Parks in prison?

2 months

When Rosa Parks was born?

February 4, 1913

when rosa parks died?

October 24, 2005

Conclusion
Parks made a huge impact on the start of the Civil Rights movement. It started with the
Montgomery Bus Boycott which helped the Civil Rights Movement progress.