In freedom riders in Where did the buses start their journey in early May Where dud they encounter trouble What kind of trouble did they encounter?

The Freedom Riders began their journey in early May 1961, starting from Washington, D.C. They encountered trouble primarily in the southern states, especially in Alabama. In places like Anniston and Birmingham, they faced violent attacks from white supremacists and law enforcement, including firebombing of their buses and brutal beatings. These confrontations highlighted the intense opposition to desegregation and civil rights activism in the South.