Which occurred when James Meredith applied to the University of Mississippi?

James Meredith, a Black student, applied to the University of Mississippi in 1961 and was denied admission because of his race. After courts ordered the university to admit him, state officials and segregationists tried to prevent him from enrolling. He eventually attended with federal protection, so the correct choice is “He was blocked from enrolling.”

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