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Flashcards on Little Rock Nine
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What was the name given to the group of African American students who enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957?
Little Rock Nine
In what year did the events surrounding the Little Rock Nine occur?
1957
Who was the governor of Arkansas during the Little Rock Nine crisis?
Orval Faubus
What was the main reason for the opposition to the enrollment of African American students in Little Rock Central High School?
Segregation and racism
Who was the president of the United States at the time of the Little Rock Nine crisis?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What was the significant outcome of the Little Rock Nine crisis?
It led to the enforcement of school desegregation and the protection of the rights of African American students.
Which landmark Supreme Court case paved the way for the integration of public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
Who was the first African American student to graduate from Little Rock Central High School?
Ernest Green
What were the consequences faced by the Little Rock Nine students during their enrollment?
They were subjected to verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and intimidation.
What role did the 101st Airborne Division play in the Little Rock Nine crisis?
They were deployed by President Eisenhower to protect the African American students and enforce desegregation.
Which Civil Rights leader provided guidance and support to the Little Rock Nine?
Daisy Bates
How long did the Little Rock Nine crisis last?
Throughout the entire 1957-1958 school year
What was the initial reaction of the white students and community towards the Little Rock Nine?
They expressed anger, hostility, and resistance towards the African American students.
What barriers did the Little Rock Nine students face when trying to enter the high school?
They were initially prevented from entering by a mob of angry white protesters.
What role did the media play during the events of the Little Rock Nine?
The media brought national attention to the crisis, influencing public opinion.
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Who was the governor of Arkansas during the Little Rock Nine crisis?
Bill Clinton
Orval Faubus
George Wallace
Nelson Mandela
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What was the significant outcome of the Little Rock Nine crisis?
The elimination of public schools
The enforcement of school desegregation
The establishment of segregation laws
The continuation of racial discrimination
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Which Civil Rights leader provided guidance and support to the Little Rock Nine?
Rosa Parks
Daisy Bates
Malcolm X
Martin Luther King Jr.
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What was the main reason for the opposition to the enrollment of African American students in Little Rock Central High School?
Equal educational opportunities
Segregation and racism
Lack of available space
Language barriers
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Who was the president of the United States at the time of the Little Rock Nine crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What role did the 101st Airborne Division play in the Little Rock Nine crisis?
Providing scholarships to the students
Protecting the African American students and enforcing desegregation
Organizing peaceful protests
Establishing segregated schools
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What were the consequences faced by the Little Rock Nine students during their enrollment?
Celebrity status and admiration
Verbal and physical abuse, harassment, and intimidation
Scholarship opportunities
Equal treatment
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Which landmark Supreme Court case paved the way for the integration of public schools?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Marbury v. Madison
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What role did the media play during the events of the Little Rock Nine?
Ignoring the crisis
Bringing national attention to the crisis and influencing public opinion
Supporting segregation
Minimizing the significance of the events
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What was the initial reaction of the white students and community towards the Little Rock Nine?
Celebrating the integration
Expressing anger, hostility, and resistance
Embracing diversity
Providing support
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