Little Rock, Arkansas Flashcards
1
Q
What was Arkansas slow to have?
A
Integration
2
Q
When was Little Rock?
A
1957
3
Q
Who was the governor of Arkansas?
A
Orval Faubus
4
Q
What did the Supreme Court order in 1957?
A
The governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus to let nine black children to go to s white school
5
Q
What did Faubus do?
A
Faubus used state troopers to stop the black children
He said he couldn’t guarantee their safety
6
Q
Why did Orval Faubus back down?
A
President Eisenhower sent troops to protect the children
7
Q
How long did the troops protecting the children stay for?
A
6 weeks
