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WorksheetsLittle Rock Nine Year 9
Total questions: 138
Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins
The Little Rock Nine Crisis took place in which state?
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Who created the policy to allow nine Black students to attend Little Rock's Central High School?
US Supreme Court
US Congress
The Little Rock School Board
The state of Arkansas
Who ordered the Little Rock Nine not to be admitted into Central High School?
Governor Orval Faubus
The Little Rock School Board
President Eisenhower
The US Supreme Court
Who physically prevented the Little Rock Nine from entering Central High School for nearly two weeks?
The local police
The US Army
Members fo the Little Rock School Board
The Arkansas National Gaurd
Governor Faubus claimed that he prevented integration at Central High School because:
The people of Little Rock did not want it.
The Brown v. Board of Education case allowed schools to take their time.
President Eisenhower encouraged him to.
The Little Rock School Board asked him to.
Days after the LR9 were first denied entry into the school, President Eisenhower supported Governor Faubus' decision.
True
False
While the LR9 were waiting to go back to federal court, Governor Faubus kept the guards in front of the school with orders to admit only the white students.
True
False
While waiting to return to court for a hearing on September 20th, President Eisenhower did not communicate with Governor Faubus.
True
False
A federal court ordered the LR9 to be admitted into Central High School.
True
False
After the federal court's ruling that the LR9 must be admitted into Central High, Governor Faubus:
Kept the National Guard to help protect the LR9 from mob violence.
Removed the Arkansas National Guard and left the city police to control the mob.
Kept the National Guard in front of the school to prevent the children from entering.
Removed the National Guard and all was peaceful as the LR9 entered the school.
Because mob violence forced the LR9 out of the school, President Eisenhower:
Sent in the US Army to protect the LR9 and put down the mob.
Ignored the issue, and the LR9 did not attend school.
Sent in the US Marines to control the mob.
Publicly supported Governor Faubus for his segregationist policies.
Which came first?
The Little Rock School Board creating a policy of gradual integration
Brown v. Board of Education
Governor Faubus using state troops to prevent the LR9 from attending school
President Eisenhower using the US Army to integrate Central High
Which level of government created the policy of gradual integration at Central High School?
Local
State
Federal
Which level of government prevented the LR9 from entering Central High School?
Local
State
Federal
Which level of government used troops to protect the LR9?
Local
State
Federal
Which branch of government declared segregation unconstitutional?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Legislative and Executive
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial and Legislative
Judicial and Executive
What was the primary legal basis for the US Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
States' rights to govern education
The 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause
The right to privacy
The 1st Amendment's Freedom of Speech
How did President Eisenhower respond to the crisis at Little Rock's Central High School?
By supporting Governor Faubus' actions
By ordering the withdrawal of federal troops
By deploying the 101st Airborne Division to enforce integration
By asking the Supreme Court to reverse its decision
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The Little Rock Nine Crisis took place in which state?
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Who created the policy to allow nine Black students to attend Little Rock's Central High School?
US Supreme Court
US Congress
The Little Rock School Board
The state of Arkansas
Who ordered the Little Rock Nine not to be admitted into Central High School?
Governor Orval Faubus
The Little Rock School Board
President Eisenhower
The US Supreme Court
Who physically prevented the Little Rock Nine from entering Central High School for nearly two weeks?
The local police
The US Army
Members fo the Little Rock School Board
The Arkansas National Gaurd
Governor Faubus claimed that he prevented integration at Central High School because:
The people of Little Rock did not want it.
The Brown v. Board of Education case allowed schools to take their time.
President Eisenhower encouraged him to.
The Little Rock School Board asked him to.
Days after the LR9 were first denied entry into the school, President Eisenhower supported Governor Faubus' decision.
True
False
While the LR9 were waiting to go back to federal court, Governor Faubus kept the guards in front of the school with orders to admit only the white students.
True
False
While waiting to return to court for a hearing on September 20th, President Eisenhower did not communicate with Governor Faubus.
True
False
A federal court ordered the LR9 to be admitted into Central High School.
True
False
After the federal court's ruling that the LR9 must be admitted into Central High, Governor Faubus:
Kept the National Guard to help protect the LR9 from mob violence.
Removed the Arkansas National Guard and left the city police to control the mob.
Kept the National Guard in front of the school to prevent the children from entering.
Removed the National Guard and all was peaceful as the LR9 entered the school.
Because mob violence forced the LR9 out of the school, President Eisenhower:
Sent in the US Army to protect the LR9 and put down the mob.
Ignored the issue, and the LR9 did not attend school.
Sent in the US Marines to control the mob.
Publicly supported Governor Faubus for his segregationist policies.
Which came first?
The Little Rock School Board creating a policy of gradual integration
Brown v. Board of Education
Governor Faubus using state troops to prevent the LR9 from attending school
President Eisenhower using the US Army to integrate Central High
Which level of government created the policy of gradual integration at Central High School?
Local
State
Federal
Which level of government prevented the LR9 from entering Central High School?
Local
State
Federal
Which level of government used troops to protect the LR9?
Local
State
Federal
Which branch of government declared segregation unconstitutional?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
Legislative and Executive
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial and Legislative
Judicial and Executive
What was the primary legal basis for the US Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
States' rights to govern education
The 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause
The right to privacy
The 1st Amendment's Freedom of Speech
How did President Eisenhower respond to the crisis at Little Rock's Central High School?
By supporting Governor Faubus' actions
By ordering the withdrawal of federal troops
By deploying the 101st Airborne Division to enforce integration
By asking the Supreme Court to reverse its decision
Which branch of government creates laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Miranda v. Arizona
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
In what state did the Little Rock Nine attend high school?
Arkansas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Who ordered the national guard to stop the Little Rock Nine on their first day of school?
The president
A senator
The principal
The major
The governor
What high school did the Little Rock Nine attend?
Middle High School
City High School
Central High School
Western High School
County High School
Once they were attending school, things were easy for the Little Rock Nine.
True
False
What president sent the U.S. Army to protect the Little Rock Nine?
Richard Nixon
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
What happened after the first year that the Little Rock Nine attended high school?
Even more black students attended Central High
All public high schools in the state became integrated
The governor closed all public high schools in Little Rock
All are correct
The students had made their point and all people got along
How many of the Little Rock Nine made it through the entire year of school?
1
8
6
5
What is the central idea of "Integration" based on what Melba believes?
Integration is important.
Change does not come easily, but it is worth the struggle.
Even one person can change the world.
You should not challenge society because you might get hurt.
The bus dropped Elizabeth Eckford off
in front of Central High.
at the back door of Central High.
one block from Central High.
What Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Loving vs. Virginia
Roe vs. Wade
Brown vs. Board of Education
Who was NOT one of the 9 Little Rock students? ?
Diana Nash
Elizabeth Eckford
Ernest Green
Charlotta Walls
What was the name of the high school that the nine student integrated?
West Little Rock High
Little Rock High
Central High School
Midtown High School
Who ordered the national guard to stop the Little Rock Nine on their first day of school?
the Principal of the high school
The president of the Unite States
the mayor of Little Rock
the governor of the state of Arkansas
Who organized the Little Rock Nine?
Ernest Green
Daisy Bates
Jefferson Thomas
John Lewis
Once they were attending the high school the school year was easy for the nine students.
True
False
Who did President Eisenhower send to enforce the decision of school integration?
FBI Director
Vice President Nixon
Arkansas National Guard
United States Army -101st
This picture was from the first day of integration. The troops in the picture were there to
let Elizabeth Eckford into school
keep Elizabeth Eckford out of the school
What happened after the first year that the Little Rock Nine attended high school?
Even more black students attended Central High
All public high schools in the state became integrated
The governor closed all public high schools in Little Rock
How many of the Little Rock Nine made it through the entire year of school?
1
4
6
8
In what state did the Little Rock Nine integration take place?
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
The Brown II decision told schools to integrate
by the end of 1954
with all delibrate speed
within two months of the Brown decision
by end of 1955
Which is Not true about the 9 students?
they were chosen through applications and interviews
they were appointed by the governor to integrate
they were all different grade levels
they had good grades and good behavior
Who was the governor at the time of the Little Rock Nine?
George Wallace
Earl Warren
Orval Faubus
Jim Clark
Which picture took place first?
What Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Loving vs. Virginia
Roe vs. Wade
Brown vs. Board of Education
Who was NOT one of the 9 Little Rock students? ?
Diana Nash
Elizabeth Eckford
Ernest Green
Charlotta Walls
What was the name of the high school that the nine student integrated?
West Little Rock High
Little Rock High
Central High School
Midtown High School
Who ordered the national guard to stop the Little Rock Nine on their first day of school?
the Principal of the high school
The president of the Unite States
the mayor of Little Rock
the governor of the state of Arkansas
Who organized the Little Rock Nine?
Ernest Green
Daisy Bates
Jefferson Thomas
John Lewis
Once they were attending the high school the school year was easy for the nine students.
True
False
Who did President Eisenhower send to enforce the decision of school integration?
FBI Director
Vice President Nixon
Arkansas National Guard
United States Army -101st
This picture was from the first day of integration. The troops in the picture were there to
let Elizabeth Eckford into school
keep Elizabeth Eckford out of the school
What happened after the first year that the Little Rock Nine attended high school?
Even more black students attended Central High
All public high schools in the state became integrated
The governor closed all public high schools in Little Rock
How many of the Little Rock Nine made it through the entire year of school?
1
4
6
8
In what state did the Little Rock Nine integration take place?
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
The Brown II decision told schools to integrate
by the end of 1954
with all delibrate speed
within two months of the Brown decision
by end of 1955
Which is Not true about the 9 students?
they were chosen through applications and interviews
they were appointed by the governor to integrate
they were all different grade levels
they had good grades and good behavior
Who was the governor at the time of the Little Rock Nine?
George Wallace
Earl Warren
Orval Faubus
Jim Clark
Which picture took place first?
How many people were in the Little Rock Nine
8
9
3
none
Who Ordered for the African-Americans of the Little Rock Nine to be protected?
I wasn't paying attention
George Washington
Orval Faubus
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Jefferson Thomas was one of the members of the Little Rock Nine.
True
False
Which is NOT a member of the little Rock Nine?
Ernest Green
Thomas Jefferson
Melba Pattillo Beals
Thelma Mothershed Wair
Topeka made segregation in public school illegal.
True
False
All members of the Little Rock Nine are still alive
True
False
The Little Rock Nine drew attention to the Civil Rights Movement
I wasn't paying attention
True
Maybe
False
How many girls were in the Little Rock Nine?
9
7
0
6
Which state did the Little Rock Nine happen in?
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Missouri
What Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Who Organized the Little Rock Nine?
Thurgood Marshall
Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm X
Harriet Tubman
Daisy Bates
When they were attending the school things were easy for the Little Rock Nine.
True
False
What Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
In what state did the Little Rock Nine attend high school?
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Who ordered the national guard to stop the Little Rock Nine on their first day of school?
The Governor- Orval Faubus
The President- Dwight Eisenhower
A Lawyer- Thurgood Marshall
What high school did the Little Rock Nine attend?
Central High School
Manual High School
County High School
Middle High School
Who organized the Little Rock Nine?
Thurgood Marshall
Daisy Bates
Dwight Eisenhower
Orval Faubus
True or False: The first day of school was easy for The Little Rock Nine
True
False
Who was the president during The Little Rock Nine?
Daisy Bates
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Thurgood Marshall
Richard Nixon
Did Central High School stay open after the first year The Little Rock Nine Attended?
Yes
No
What does integration mean?
Bringing two or more things (could be people) together
Setting something or someone apart.
What does segregation mean?
Bringing two or more things (could be people) together
Setting something or someone apart.
What Supreme Court ruling said that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?
Miranda v. Arizona
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
In what state did the Little Rock Nine attend high school?
Arkansas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Who ordered the national guard to stop the Little Rock Nine on their first day of school?
The president
A senator
The principal
The major
The governor
What high school did the Little Rock Nine attend?
Middle High School
City High School
Central High School
Western High School
County High School
Who organized the Little Rock Nine?
Thurgood Marshall
Daisy Bates
Ernest Green
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Harriet Tubman
Once they were attending school, things were easy for the Little Rock Nine.
True
False
What president sent the U.S. Army to protect the Little Rock Nine?
Richard Nixon
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
What happened after the first year that the Little Rock Nine attended high school?
Even more black students attended Central High
All public high schools in the state became integrated
The governor closed all public high schools in Little Rock
All are correct
The students had made their point and all people got along
Which student would later become the Assistant Secretary of Labor for President Jimmy Carter?
Gloria Ray
Melba Patillo
Jefferson Thomas
Ernest Green
Thelma Mothershed
How many of the Little Rock Nine made it through the entire year of school?
1
8
6
5
The bus dropped Elizabeth Eckford off
in front of Central High.
at the back door of Central High.
one block from Central High.
The white man who patted Elizabeth's shoulder and said, "Don't let them see you cry," was
the principal of Central High.
a member of the Arkansas National Guard.
a reported for a Northern newspaper.
Dwight Eisenhower
supported Governor Faubus's decision.
ordered Army paratroopers to walk the black students to class.
told the black students to stay home until the tempers of the white people had cooled.
As Earnest Green prepared to graduate, 14 white students
asked to sign his yearbook.
threatened to beat him.
poured ink all over him.
By the end of the school year,
all the black students had left Central High.
the black students had made a few white friends.
Governor Orval Faubus had left office.
