The Little Rock Integration Crisis

What did the Arkansas Gazette predict about the Brown decision?

• It would change the face of the South forever.

• It would be ignored by the Southern states.

• It would lead to economic growth.

• It would have no impact on the South.

How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the integration of Central High School?

• He resigned from his position.

• He supported the integration.

• He remained neutral.

• He used Central High as a point of resistance.

What action did the governor take to prevent black students from entering Central High School?

• He closed the school indefinitely.

• He called out the Arkansas National Guard.

• He appealed to the Supreme Court.

• He organized a peaceful protest.

How did Elizabeth handle the mob she faced?

• She retaliated against them.

• She ran away immediately.

• She called for police assistance.

• She maintained her composure.

What was President Eisenhower's response to the situation at Central High School?

• He ignored the situation.

• He sent 500 troops to escort the students.

• He visited the school personally.

• He asked the governor to step down.

What challenges did the students face daily at Central High School?

• Overcrowded classrooms.

• Intimidation and threats from other students.

• Lack of textbooks.

• Frequent power outages.

What decision did the students make to cope with the challenges they faced?

• They transferred to another school.

• They chose to support each other and focus on academics.

• They decided to drop out.

• They organized a protest.

What did the principal offer the narrator regarding the graduation ceremony?

• To have a special award.

• To have a private ceremony.

• To skip the ceremony and receive the diploma by mail.

• To graduate early.

What does the narrator believe about the impact of their participation at Central High School?

• It had no significant impact.

• It was a step towards changing the country for the better.

• It was a mistake.

• It worsened racial tensions.

What ongoing challenge does the narrator highlight regarding race in the U.S.?

• The complete resolution of racial issues.

• The lack of educational opportunities.

• The history of slavery making it difficult to overcome racial issues.

• The absence of any racial issues.