African-American Women Threaten a Bus Boycott in Montgomery (with text supports)
In May 1954, the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama wrote a letter to the Mayor of Montgomery asking for changes that would make the city’s public bus system treat African-American riders with more fairness. The Women’s [...]
Tags: Boycotts, Reading Supports
Item Type: Diary/Letter
Historical Era: Postwar America (1946-1975)
Analysis Worksheet: African-American Women Threaten a Bus Boycott in Montgomery
This worksheet helps students analyze a list of demands from the Women's Political Council regarding better treatment of black riders in Montgomery, Alabama.
Tags: Boycotts, Reading Supports
Item Type: Worksheet