Unit 3 Little Rock Flashcard 23

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What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding compulsory school segregation laws?

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They are unconstitutional

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Why did Dwight Eisenhower enforce desegregation at Central High School?

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To prevent interference with the orders of the Court

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What did Orval Faubus argue regarding the federal government's authority over public schools?

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The federal government has no authority to require any state to operate public schools

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What was Orval Faubus' objective in maintaining the peace and good order of the community?

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To defend the constitutional rights of the people of Arkansas

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What did Orval Faubus fear would happen once total integration is effected?

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The pride in schools and good relations between races would be gone forever

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What was the purpose of Dwight Eisenhower's address to the American people?

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To explain the use of Federal troops in Little Rock

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What did the Supreme Court decide about separate public educational facilities for the races?

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They are inherently unequal.

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What was the responsibility and authority of the Supreme Court according to Dwight Eisenhower?

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To interpret the Constitution clearly

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What did Orval Faubus believe was the federal government's authority regarding the expenditure of tax money? Options: The federal government has the authority to require any state to operate public schools, The federal government has no authority to tell a state government for what purposes it may levy taxes, The federal government has no authority to require any state to operate public schools, The federal government has the authority to tell a state government for what purposes it may levy taxes

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The federal government has no authority to tell a state government for what purposes it may levy taxes

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What was the purpose of Orval Faubus' speech on school integration?

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To maintain the peace and good order of the community