Question

roberts, romeo
how did the montgomery bus boycott influence people to work toward equality during the 1950
a by demonstrating the importance of the political process
b by illustrating the capabilities of spontaneous civil disobedience
c by illustrating the importance of national publicity and federal intervention
d by demonstrating the effectiveness of social activism and widespread public support

Explanation:

The Montgomery bus boycott was a planned social activism effort with widespread public support (including organized participation, not spontaneous civil disobedience). It showed how collective action for equality could be effective. Option A is incorrect as it wasn't about the political process. Option B is wrong as it was organized, not spontaneous. Option C is incorrect as federal intervention wasn't the main influence here. Option D correctly states it demonstrated the effectiveness of social activism and widespread public support.

Answer:

D. by demonstrating the effectiveness of social activism and widespread public support