The beginning of the civil rights struggles in America is often traced to the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, which was sparked by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. This act of defiance catalyzed a broader movement that sought to end racial segregation and discrimination. Led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., the boycott emphasized nonviolent resistance and mass mobilization to achieve social justice. The success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott marked a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights, inspiring subsequent actions and strategies, including the formation of organizations like the SCLC and the eventual passing of civil rights legislation.