What was one reason the Montgomery Bus Boycott was successful?
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Correct answer: African American riders formed most of the bus ridership and kept protesting
African American residents were a large portion of Montgomery's bus riders, so their boycott hurt the bus system financially. The movement also used carpools, churches, and community organization to sustain the protest.
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