Lesson 5 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPRosa Parks: The Mother of the Movement
Rosa Parks was a woman who made a big difference in the fight for civil rights.
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Rosa Parks was a woman who made a big difference in the fight for civil rights. One day, she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. This brave choice helped start a movement to end unfair treatment and make sure everyone had equal rights.
Key Facts
Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913.
Her act of bravery happened on December 1, 1955.
Parks is often called the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.'
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1 of 2What did Rosa Parks refuse to do?
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