Little Rock Nine

Why was the NAACP optimistic that school integration would take place peacefully in Little Rock?

• The Little Rock School Board had no integration plan.

• The NAACP expected violent resistance.

• The Supreme Court had not ruled on segregation.

• The Little Rock School Board developed a gradual integration plan.

Answer explanation

The NAACP was optimistic because the Little Rock School Board developed a gradual integration plan, suggesting a structured approach to integration that could minimize conflict and promote a peaceful transition.

What did Governor Faubus claim was the reason for placing the National Guard at the school?

• To support integration

• For the protection of black students

• To comply with federal orders

• To maintain school operations

Answer explanation

Governor Faubus claimed the National Guard was placed at the school for the protection of black students, asserting that their safety was a priority amid the tensions surrounding integration.

What happened after the National Guard was removed from Central High School?

• The school was peacefully integrated

• Violence increased and federal troops were sent

• The students were welcomed by the community

• The school closed temporarily

Answer explanation

After the National Guard was removed from Central High School, violence increased as tensions rose, leading to the intervention of federal troops to restore order and ensure the safety of the students.

What did the mob perceive as a threat when black students entered Central High School?

• Economic stability

• Public safety

• Segregation

• Their social order

Answer explanation

The mob perceived the entry of black students as a threat to their social order, fearing that integration would disrupt the established racial hierarchy and norms they were accustomed to.

How did some white students respond to the challenges faced by the Little Rock Nine?

• They ignored the situation

• They empathized and befriended them

• They joined the mobs

• They transferred to another school

Answer explanation

Some white students chose to empathize and befriend the Little Rock Nine, showing support during a challenging time, rather than ignoring the situation or joining the mobs.

What did the federal government's intervention in Little Rock demonstrate?

• Indifference to civil rights

• Seriousness about civil rights

• Support for segregation

• Lack of authority

Answer explanation

The federal government's intervention in Little Rock showed its commitment to enforcing civil rights, particularly in the face of resistance to desegregation, highlighting its seriousness about civil rights.

What was the result of Eisenhower's intervention in Little Rock?

• The schools remained segregated.

• The federal government lost authority.

• Order was restored and students could attend school.

• Governor Faubus gained more power.

Answer explanation

Eisenhower's intervention in Little Rock led to the restoration of order, allowing the nine African American students to attend Central High School, thus enforcing federal authority over state resistance to desegregation.

What was a consequence of Eisenhower's delayed response?

• Immediate peace was achieved.

• Tensions rose before federal intervention.

• Faubus resigned immediately.

• The National Guard supported desegregation.

Answer explanation

Eisenhower's delayed response led to increased tensions in the region, as the situation escalated before any federal intervention occurred, highlighting the urgency of the crisis.

What is a key feature of private, fee-paying schools?

• They offer free education

• They are government-funded

• They can discriminate based on wealth

• They focus on sports

Answer explanation

Private, fee-paying schools can choose their students based on financial capability, allowing them to discriminate based on wealth. This is a key feature that distinguishes them from public schools.

What role did the media play during the Little Rock Crisis?

• The media ignored the events entirely.

• The media portrayed the events as a local issue only.

• The media brought national attention to the crisis.

• The media supported the segregationist viewpoint.