Define morality
Morality is a set of accepted values or rules that help us to determine what is right and what is wrong, all actions have consequences
What is a moral person vs immoral
Someone who is moral is someone who knows the difference between right and wrong and chooses right while someone who is immoral is someone who knows the difference between right and wrong and chooses wrong
When was Rosa parks Born and when did she die
1913-2005
Why is Rosa parks mentioned
Because she make a significant moral choice where she knew there would be consequences but she was brave and stood up for what was right
What was happening in the 1950s
Racial segregation
What happened on December 1st 1955
Rosa parks refused to obey the bus driver to give up her seat for a white person
What did Rosa parks decision lead to
She was arrested for civil disobedience (the consequence)
What did Rosa parks show in her decision
Moral courage
What happened after Rosa parks arrest
There was a year long boycott of the busses of the local black community
What was the main long term result of Rosa parks actions?
Racial segregation laws were put into place