Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a year-long protest against racial segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Alabama. It began after Rosa Parks' arrest and involved African Americans boycotting using city buses until they were desegregated.
Civil Rights Movement: The Civil Rights Movement was a social and political movement in the United States during the mid-20th century that aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. It encompassed various protests, marches, and legal actions.
Segregation: Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in public facilities such as schools, transportation systems, and housing. It was prevalent in many parts of the United States before civil rights reforms.