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Johnson's Great Society — Unit test

Question 13 • Fall 24 US History B IC

How did the governor of Arkansas respond when nine African American students tried to attend the previously all-white high school in Little Rock?

Answer
A
He ordered state troops to stop them from attending.
B
He had the National Guard escort them safely into the school.
C
He shut down the school amid boycotts and protests.
D
He filed an appeal with the Supreme Court.

Explanation

Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus used the state National Guard to prevent the nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, from entering Central High School in 1957. President Eisenhower later sent federal troops to protect them and ensure they could attend. So the correct choice is A, he ordered state troops to stop them from attending.

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