ROSA PARKS
BY: LINNELL TALAMANTE
What she is famous for
Rosa Parks was a woman that fought for her right and help change the unfair laws.
Childhood
Rosa Parks childhood was that she was threatened by a little boy with a rock and Rosa Parks defended herself with a brick.
Adulthood
Rosa Parks helped change segregation and the unfair laws in the United States.
Five fast facts
1. One thing I know about Rosa Parks is she was arrested in February 1956 because she was tired from a long day and she did not give up her seat to a white man.
2. And the US honored Rosa Parks by putting her face on a stamp.
3. Weeks after her arrest Parks was Jailed a second time for her role in the boycott.
4. Rosa Parks was the first woman to lie in state at the us capital
5. The bus seats were left to honor Rosa Parks on her 50th anniversary of her arrest.
Education
Rosa Parks attended highlander folk school.
Quotable quote
"Why are whites pushing us around?"
Five words to describe Rosa parks
- Brave
- Supportive
- Smart
- Caring
- Motivated
Life lesson
What I learned from Rosa Parks is to stand up and speak for what you believe in.
Resources
www.history.com/topics/Rosaparks
www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/Rosa parks.html