Little Rock High School, 1957 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did the Brown v. Topeka Supreme Court decision declare school segregation unconstitutional?
In what year did the Brown v. Topeka Supreme Court decision declare school segregation unconstitutional?
1954
What previous doctrine did Brown v. Topeka overturn?
What previous doctrine did Brown v. Topeka overturn?
Separate but equal
How many Black students became known as the 'Little Rock Nine'?
How many Black students became known as the 'Little Rock Nine'?
9 students
Around how many Black students initially applied to attend Little Rock High School?
Around how many Black students initially applied to attend Little Rock High School?
75
What did Governor Faubus do in 1958 to try to prevent racial integration?
What did Governor Faubus do in 1958 to try to prevent racial integration?
Closed every school in Little Rock
On what date was Little Rock High School planned to be desegregated?
On what date was Little Rock High School planned to be desegregated?
3 September 1957
Which organisation arranged for Black students to arrive together on 4 September for safety?
Which organisation arranged for Black students to arrive together on 4 September for safety?
NAACP
What did Governor Faubus send to surround the school when students were due to start?
What did Governor Faubus send to surround the school when students were due to start?
Arkansas National Guard troops
Which student didn't receive notification to arrive with the group and faced the mob alone?
Which student didn't receive notification to arrive with the group and faced the mob alone?
Elizabeth Eckford
On what date did President Eisenhower send federal troops to Little Rock?
On what date did President Eisenhower send federal troops to Little Rock?
24 September
How many federal troops did President Eisenhower send to restore order at Little Rock?
How many federal troops did President Eisenhower send to restore order at Little Rock?
1000 troops
In what year did the first Black student graduate from Little Rock High School?
In what year did the first Black student graduate from Little Rock High School?
1958