Civil Rights in Georgia

Question 2 • ECSD GA-GSE Grade 8 Georgia Studies (4th 9 Weeks)

How did Hunter-Gault’s experiences at UGA compare to James Meredith’s experiences at the University of Mississippi?

Answer

Both were welcomed into their schools and found little opposition to desegregation.

Meredith and Hunter-Gault were both in danger from gun violence at their schools.

Hunter-Gault was under constant threat, while Meredith felt mostly safe at his school.

Both faced resistance at their schools, but Meredith was in a great deal of danger.

Explanation

Both Hunter-Gault and James Meredith faced fierce resistance when they integrated their universities. Hunter-Gault encountered hostility and discrimination at the University of Georgia, while Meredith’s arrival at the University of Mississippi led to violent riots and required federal protection. That makes D correct: both faced resistance, but Meredith was in a great deal of danger.

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