School Desegregation: Little Rock, Arkansas (Grade 12 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Supreme Court rule that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional?
In which year did the Supreme Court rule that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional?
May 1954
Why did the number of students drop from 17 to 9 in the Little Rock integration plan?
Why did the number of students drop from 17 to 9 in the Little Rock integration plan?
Parents withdrew due to threats
What was the Governor's real intention when calling in the National Guard?
What was the Governor's real intention when calling in the National Guard?
Prevent African-American students entering
Who organized a meeting at her house for the Little Rock Nine to walk to school together?
Who organized a meeting at her house for the Little Rock Nine to walk to school together?
Daisy Bates
How old was Elizabeth Eckford when she walked through the angry mob alone?
How old was Elizabeth Eckford when she walked through the angry mob alone?
15 years old
For how many days did the National Guard prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering school?
For how many days did the National Guard prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering school?
17 days
What principle did President Eisenhower emphasize when addressing the American nation?
What principle did President Eisenhower emphasize when addressing the American nation?
Mob rule would not be tolerated
What violent acts did Melba Patillo suffer despite federal military protection?
What violent acts did Melba Patillo suffer despite federal military protection?
Stabbed and acid sprayed in eyes
What drastic action did Arkansas take before schools opened in 1958?
What drastic action did Arkansas take before schools opened in 1958?
Closed all Little Rock schools
When were all grades in Little Rock public schools fully integrated?
When were all grades in Little Rock public schools fully integrated?
1972