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HOW DID THE CITIZENS OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, RESPOND TO THE DESEGREGATION OF CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE 1950s? Study Sources 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D and answer the ques... show full transcript
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Segregation refers to the systematic separation of students based on race, which was prevalent in schools during the 1950s. At Central High School, this meant that African American students were not allowed to attend white schools, resulting in a divided educational system that denied equal opportunities.
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The Court responded by recognizing that racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause, thereby ruling that such segregation was illegal and must be dismantled.
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The Court concluded that segregation significantly harmed African American children by fostering feelings of inferiority, damaging their self-esteem, and limiting their educational opportunities. The detrimental effects extended beyond academics, impacting social and psychological development.
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According to the source, the responsibility for formulating a plan regarding the desegregation of schools in Little Rock fell to Superintendent Virgil Blossom.
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The 'transfer provision' allowed white students to transfer from integrated schools to segregated ones, undermining the Supreme Court's ruling that aimed to abolish segregation and promote integration in public schools. This provision effectively perpetuated the status quo of racial division.
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The main issue addressed in the pamphlet was the opposition to the integration of schools and the call to maintain segregation, highlighting the concerns of the Mothers’ League regarding the influence of African American students.
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The phrase 'PLEASE VOTE RIGHT!!!' implies a strong emotional appeal to voters, urging them to make a decision that aligns with the values of segregation. It suggests a perceived moral obligation to keep schools segregated, reinforcing community solidarity against integration efforts.
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