( C2 ) The Significance of Little Rock

Question 1

this was the only time what happened in regards to the president

Answer 1

it was the only time a president directly intervened to enforce the supreme courts decision that schools should be integrated

Question 2

what did the presidents intervention show

Answer 2

it showed that the federal government could successfully over-rule state governments even if the events had to reach extreme levels

Question 3

what caused the most impact

Answer 3

the publicity generated by the event that caused the most significant impact as US citizens saw another example of extreme racism in the south

Question 4

what was special about the publicity this time

Answer 4

this time, the publicity was international damaging the US reputation and made the country look hypocritical

Question 5

what did Little Rock 1957 show

Answer 5

it showed civil right campaigners that winning battles I the supreme court would not be enough to end segregation

Question 6

what did the event also demonstrate

Answer 6

it also demonstrated that media coverage was essential for bringing back change