Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges is an american hero because

• She helped to end segregation when she went to a previously all white school.

• Ruby decided not to attend a previously all white school.

• Ruby Bridges was not smart enough to go to the all white school.

What happened to allow Ruby to attend the previously all white school?

• She always had the right to attend the school.

• Federal courts decided that segregation was illegal.

• She passed a test.

How did Ruby feel about attending the previously all white school?

• She loved it.

• She liked her teacher Mrs. Henry but was lonely.

• She hated it.

How did people react when she was allowed to attend school?

• Many people were excited.

• Many white people were angry and shouted at her.

• Everyone supported her attending a previously all white school.

How was Ruby protected on her way to school?

• Her parents protected her.

• She didn't need protection.

• Federal Marshals walked Ruby to and from school.