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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Equal Education

Question 17 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

What excuse did Governor Faubus give for his response to the integration of Central High School?

Answer
A
He said that he supported it but feared for the students’ safety.
B
He said that he opposed integration in any situation.
C
He said that he opposed integration on the grounds that he feared for students’ safety.

Explanation

Governor Faubus said he was opposing the integration of Central High because he feared violence and believed the students’ safety was at risk. This was his stated justification for using the Arkansas National Guard to prevent Black students from entering the school. Choice A is misleading because he did not support integration.

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