Civil Rights and Legal Authority

The video covers the historic enrollment of James Meredith at the University of Mississippi, marking a significant moment in the desegregation efforts. It details the violent riots in Oxford, the federal government's intervention, and President Kennedy's call for peace and law compliance. The narrative highlights the legal and social implications of defying court orders and the role of military forces in maintaining order, culminating in the arrest of Edwin Walker for inciting insurrection.

What significant event does James H Meredith's enrollment at the University of Mississippi represent?

• The first integration of a public school in the South

• The end of racial segregation in the United States

• A major step in the federal government's desegregation efforts

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

What was the reaction in Oxford following James Meredith's enrollment?

• Indifference

• Peaceful protests

• Celebrations

• Riots and unrest

How did Governor Barnett initially respond to the court order regarding desegregation?

• He immediately complied

• He resisted it strongly

• He ignored it

• He supported it wholeheartedly

What did President Kennedy urge the students and people of Mississippi to do?

• Ignore the federal government

• Continue protesting

• Leave the university

• Comply peacefully with the law

What is emphasized as crucial in a government of laws?

• The power of the military

• The ability to defy court orders

• The influence of public opinion

• Adherence to the law

What could happen if court orders are defied according to the transcript?

• Chaos and uncertainty in the legal system

• Increased freedom for citizens

• More public protests

• Stronger government control

How many troops were deployed to maintain order in Oxford?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 6,000

• 10,000

What was Major General Edwin Walker charged with?

• Espionage

• Treason

• Vandalism

• Inciting insurrection

What was the outcome in Oxford after the deployment of federal troops?

• Increased violence

• Complete chaos

• Relative calm

• Immediate withdrawal of troops

What historical significance does the crisis in Oxford hold?

• The greatest crisis since the American Revolution

• The greatest crisis the South has faced since the Civil War

• The end of the Civil Rights Movement

• The beginning of World War II