the Little Rock nine Flashcards
1
Q
what was the Little Rock nine?
A
nine black students went to a white only school.
2
Q
how were the nine picked?
A
75 kids applied but only 25 kids were picked and only nine were willing to go
3
Q
why did only nine go?
A
they all received death threats to them and family but only nine choose to continue
4
Q
where was the school (the Little Rock)?
A
in Arkansas
5
Q
when was the Little Rock nine?
A
September 1958
6
Q
what happened on day one of the Little Rock nine?
A
- there was a huge mob of people opposing the children
- local troops were sent to block the doors of the school
- the children were sent home as it was unsafe
7
Q
what happened on day two of the Little Rock nine?
A
president einsenhower sent in federal troops to escort the children in
8
Q
what happened by the end of the school year?
A
- governor threatens to close all schools if the black children don’t leave
- media spread the story
9
Q
what did the governor do on day one?
A
he sent in 250 state troops as it supposedly would keep the peace
