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Although the Montgomery Bus Boycott occurred some time after the Brown Case, Rosa Parks is still recognized as being an individual who publicized resistance to unfair segregation laws. Due to her resistance, a boycott soon developed.  Soon after, the law which required segregation on buses was overturned.

I find this to be a significant change between the 1953 and 1960 because it paved the way for many more laws to be overturned while giving hope to the black American people. She helped to support, create, and implement the civil rights movement using resistance tactics. She peacefully decided not to give her seat up for the white men.  Rosa Parks brought the meaning of enjoying freedom in all ways to light.

Rosa Parks is responsible for the change in the law that supported segregation on public buses. However, in the interim she lost her job and suffered many other uneasy consequences. Ultimately, she received recognition along with awards and respect. [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/C4OTdlXN66Y" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]