Why were freedom riders important?

Answer 1

They were trying to show everybody that blacks and whites were equal in a peaceful way. They didn't want to cause any harm by doing this but it ended in violence and death.

Answer 2

To end segregation on interstate bus travel and other services. It was also started in order to gain publicity and expose white racism.

Answer 3

The freedom riders achieved their goal which was to end segregation and stop racial justice.

Answer 4

Because they wanted to challenge the segregated Deep South, which were not following the supreme court's order...