Nixon's Presidency

Question 24 • Fall 24 US History B IC

Which best describes the events that occurred in 1957 at Central High School?

Answer

Orval Faubus sent troops to resist integration, and President Eisenhower sent troops to enforce it.

Local citizens protested integration, and President Eisenhower ordered Orval Faubus to send National Guard troops.

Local citizens protested integration, and Orval Faubus sent National Guard troops to enforce it.

Orval Faubus sent troops to enforce integration, and President Eisenhower sent troops to prevent violence.

Explanation

In 1957, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus deployed the state National Guard to keep Black students from entering Central High School. President Eisenhower responded by placing the Guard under federal control and sending federal troops to protect the students and enforce integration. So the correct choice is A: Faubus sent troops to resist integration, and Eisenhower sent troops to enforce it.

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