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Question 9 • US History

Which best describes the ideas of Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama?

Answer
A
Wallace wanted to promote integration at the University of Mississippi.
B
Wallace wanted to block integration at the University of Alabama.
C
Wallace thought the government should decide whether to integrate state universities.
D
Wallace believed that all students should be admitted to state universities.

Explanation

George C. Wallace became known for opposing the integration of the University of Alabama. In 1963, he tried to prevent Black students from enrolling there, famously standing in the schoolhouse door. Therefore, the best description is that Wallace wanted to block integration at the University of Alabama.

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