White opposition In the south

Question 1

What was one primary method white people in the South used to oppose integrated schools?

Answer 1

They created private schools for white students.

Question 2

True or False: White people in the South supported the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Many white citizens organized __________ to protest against school integration.

Answer 3

massive resistance

Question 4

What law did some Southern states enact to maintain segregated schools?

Answer 4

Pupil placement laws

Question 5

Which group was often involved in violent opposition to school integration in the South?

Answer 5

The Ku Klux Klan

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What was a common tactic used by white parents to avoid sending their children to integrated schools? A) Relocation B) Enrollment in private schools C) Homeschooling D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

What was the reaction of some white officials to federal mandates for school integration?

Answer 7

They ignored or defied the mandates.

Question 8

Short Answer: Name one significant event that exemplified white opposition to integrated schools.

Answer 8

The Little Rock Nine incident

Question 9

True or False: Some Southern states implemented laws to fund segregated schools after integration was mandated.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What was the purpose of the ‘Southern Manifesto’ in relation to school integration?

Answer 10

To oppose the Supreme Court’s ruling on desegregation.