Thank you, Rosa Parks

Many of you owe Ms. Rosa Parks a huge thank you. Without her, your life would be very difficult today. To know her a little better, I want you to first read or listen to this short report about Ms. Parks. Then, I want you to answer the following questions about Ms. Parks in your own blog:

1. When did Ms. Parks pass away?
   
2. What was Ms. Parks famous for?
3. What was the real reason for her actions? What did most people think was the reason for her actions?
4. What was Ms. Parks doing before her actions? What happened to her after her actions?
5. What would your life be like in 2005 if Ms. Parks and her colleagues did not act back in 1955? Give a short description of how your daily life would be different.