Little Rock, Arkansas Flashcards

1
Q

What was Arkansas slow to have?

A

Integration

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2
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When was Little Rock?

A

1957

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3
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Who was the governor of Arkansas?

A

Orval Faubus

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4
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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

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What did Faubus do?

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Faubus used state troopers to stop the black children

He said he couldn’t guarantee their safety

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6
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Why did Orval Faubus back down?

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President Eisenhower sent troops to protect the children

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7
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How long did the troops protecting the children stay for?

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6 weeks

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