Montgomery Bus Boycott (December 1955- December 20 1956) (dec 5, 1955 – dec 20, 1956)

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i. It was a political and social protest against the policy of blacks having to ride in the back of the bus while whites ride in the front in Montgomery, Alabama.
ii. It was a non-violent civil rights protest. It was peaceful due to blacks refusing to ride buses and instead walking, carpooling, and riding bikes everywhere.
iii. It's impact was it forced to eliminate the segregation on public transportation. It was another step towards equality.

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