Legacies - Deep Dive

What did historian Taylor Branch call the Little Rock crisis?

• The most severe test of the Constitution since the Civil War

• A minor event in American history

• An example of successful integration

• A forgotten historical event

What is a significant change in Little Rock's Central High School since the Brown decision?

• It is now an integrated school with an African American principal

• It has become a private institution

• It no longer exists

• It has remained segregated

According to legal scholar Jamin Raskin, why are 100 percent white or Black schools lawful in many parts of America?

• Because the segregation is not commanded by the state

• Because they are private schools

• Because of federal laws

• Because of local government policies

What percentage of African American students attended mainly minority schools in 1998?

• 70 percent

• 50 percent

• 30 percent

• 90 percent

How has Little Rock worked towards uniting its people over the years?

• By continuing efforts to integrate schools

• By ignoring racial issues

• By segregating communities

• By focusing on economic development