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question 8 of 25 i did not get on the bus to get arrested. i got on the bus to go home. when i refused to give up my seat, it was not that i was physically tired, but the only tired i was, was tired of giving in. i knew that the time had come when i had to take a stand, no matter the consequences. others before me had been arrested, and i felt a responsibility to all so that future generations would not have to suffer the same indignities. —rosa parks, 1965 part a which of rosa parks actions influenced the civil rights movement? a. it reduced support for civil rights among african americans. b. it resulted in rosa parks leaving the united states permanently. c. it inspired a boycott that challenged segregation in public transportation. d. it led to a supreme court ruling that strengthened jim crow laws

Explanation:

Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which challenged racial segregation in public transportation and became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, inspiring broader resistance to segregation laws. The correct option aligns with this historical impact, while the other options are incorrect: her actions did not weaken support, make the US permanently segregated, or strengthen Jim Crow laws.

Answer:

It inspired a boycott that challenged segregation in public transportation.