Who were the Little Rock Nine?

In 1957, the Little Rock Nine, a group of nine African American students, faced intense opposition when they attempted to attend the desegregated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. Despite the presence of an angry mob, President Eisenhower intervened by deploying the 101st Airborne Division to ensure their safe entry. This event followed the 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared school segregation unconstitutional. The students endured significant abuse but persevered, later receiving national recognition for their courage. Their actions were pivotal in the civil rights movement, demonstrating the power of resilience and determination in the fight for equality.

What was the primary mission of the 101st Airborne Division at Little Rock Central High School?

• To protect the Little Rock Nine

• To enforce segregation laws

• To evacuate the school

• To conduct a military drill

Which Supreme Court case declared school segregation unconstitutional?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

What action did the Arkansas governor take to prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering the school?

• Organized a protest

• Called in the National Guard

• Closed the school indefinitely

• Requested federal intervention

What recognition did the Little Rock Nine receive in 1999?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

Who played a significant role in selecting the Little Rock Nine?

• The school principal

• The President

• The NAACP

• The local government