Little Rock Nine and School Integration

The video discusses the challenges of school integration, focusing on the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine black students who faced significant resistance when they attempted to attend Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. Despite the Supreme Court ruling against school segregation, they were met with hostility and required federal intervention to attend classes. Their courage and determination not only advanced educational opportunities for all but also highlighted the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.

What societal issues are mentioned as being easier to believe we are free from today?

• Race, gender, and economic separation

• Political differences

• Technological advancements

• Environmental concerns

In what year did the Little Rock Nine attempt to attend Central High School?

• 1957

• 1954

• 1963

• 1965

What was the initial reaction of the segregationists as the Little Rock Nine approached the high school?

• They offered them support

• They ignored them

• They swarmed the campus

• They welcomed them

Who intervened in Little Rock to ensure the Little Rock Nine could attend school?

• President Truman

• President Eisenhower

• President Johnson

• President Kennedy

What was the purpose of the federal troops in Little Rock?

• To close the school

• To prevent interference with court orders

• To ensure the safety of the segregationists

• To prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering

On what date did the Little Rock Nine successfully enter Central High School?

• October 1, 1957

• October 15, 1957

• September 4, 1957

• September 25, 1957

What award did Marquette University bestow upon the Little Rock Nine?

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pere Marquette Discovery Award

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

What broader principles do the Little Rock Nine stand for?

• Environmental protection

• Technological innovation

• Racial equality and opportunity for all

• Political reform

How did the actions of the Little Rock Nine alter the course of history?

• By inventing new technology

• By creating new laws

• By changing the education system for all people

• By starting a new political party

What does the story of the Little Rock Nine highlight about American society?

• The need for environmental conservation

• The importance of technological progress

• The significance of political stability

• The promise of opportunity and equality for all