IB The Little Rock Integration Crisis

Who led the Arkansas branch of the NAACP in petitioning for immediate integration of the city schools?

• Orval Faubus

• Virgil Blossom

• Ronald Davies

• Daisy Bates

Answer explanation

Daisy Bates led the Arkansas branch of the NAACP in advocating for immediate integration of city schools, making her the correct choice.

Which high school was located in the African American quarter of the city?

• None of the above

• Central High School

• Hall High School

• Horace Mann

Answer explanation

Horace Mann was the high school located in the African American quarter of the city.

What organization was formed to build support against integration?

• NAACP

• Capital Citizens' Council (CCC)

• Mother's League of Central High School (MLCHS)

• Arkansas National Guard

Answer explanation

The Capital Citizens' Council (CCC) was formed to build support against integration.

Who requested federal assistance to maintain order in advance of the school opening?

• Ronald Davies

• Virgil Blossom

• Orval Faubus

• Woodrow Mann

Answer explanation

Woodrow Mann requested federal assistance to maintain order in advance of the school opening.

Who ordered the Arkansas National Guard to prevent the entry of African American students to Central High School?

• Virgil Blossom

• Orval Faubus

• Woodrow Mann

• Ronald Davies

Answer explanation

Orval Faubus, the Governor of Arkansas, ordered the Arkansas National Guard to prevent African American students from entering Central High School.

Who ordered the immediate halt to Arkansas National Guard activities blocking the enrolment of African American students?

• Woodrow Mann

• Judge Davies

• Orval Faubus

• Virgil Blossom

Answer explanation

Judge Davies ordered the immediate halt to Arkansas National Guard activities blocking the enrolment of African American students.

Who ordered 1,200 troops from the 101st Airborne Division to go immediately to Little Rock?

• Woodrow Mann

• Orval Faubus

• Virgil Blossom

• Eisenhower

Answer explanation

President Eisenhower ordered 1,200 troops from the 101st Airborne Division to go immediately to Little Rock.

Who was the only senior among the Little Rock Nine?

• Elizabeth Eckford

• Ernest Green

• Minnijean Brown

• Carlotta

Answer explanation

Ernest Green was the only senior among the Little Rock Nine, making him the correct choice.

What did the US Supreme Court rule in Cooper v. Aaron?

• The state legislature had the authority to stop integration

• The Blossom Plan should be delayed until 1961

• Integration at Central High School had to proceed immediately

• The closure of all four high schools in Little Rock was justified

Answer explanation

The US Supreme Court ruled that integration at Central High School had to proceed immediately.

What did Arkansas authorities do after the school year ended?

• Requested federal assistance

• Implemented immediate integration

• Closed all four high schools in Little Rock

• Enacted laws to support integration

Answer explanation

After the school year ended, Arkansas authorities closed all four high schools in Little Rock as a measure to support integration.