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Nonviolent Protest

Question 4 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

Which occurred after James Meredith won the right to legally attend the University of Mississippi?

Answer
T
The governor and university officials blocked him from enrolling.
S
State police protected him so that he could enroll.
R
Riots that broke out prevented him from enrolling.
T
The governor and university officials helped him enroll.

Explanation

After James Meredith won the legal right to attend the University of Mississippi, Governor Ross Barnett and university officials resisted his enrollment and tried to block him. Federal authorities eventually intervened so Meredith could register; state officials did not help him enroll.

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