What is the significance of the fact that the Women's Political Council had first conceived of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and had been planning it for months?

A) It undermined the efforts of other leaders like Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr.
B) In popular historical accounts,the faces of the Civil Rights Movement typically belong to men.
C) The council was the first to politically align black and Latin American women.
D) It popularized the teachings of Malcolm X.

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Chris Shane · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The fact that the Women's Political Council had first conceived of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and had been planning it for months highlights the often overlooked role that women played in the Civil Rights Movement. In popular historical accounts, the leadership and activism of women are often overshadowed by the deeds of men. Recognizing the importance of women's contributions expands our understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and elevates the voices of marginalized communities.

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