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Protesting to Demand Rights — Quiz

Question 5 • US History

The federal government responded to Governor Wallace’s decision to block the registrar's doorway at the University of Alabama by sending

Answer
A
civil rights leaders to give speeches on campus.
B
troops to limit the effects of rioting students.
C
troops to ensure African Americans could enroll.
D
financial aid to ensure the law was followed.

Explanation

When Governor George Wallace blocked the University of Alabama’s entrance to prevent Black students from enrolling, President Kennedy used federal authority to enforce desegregation. Federal troops were sent to ensure African American students could enroll, making C the correct choice.

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