Question

1

Which of the following occurred in Little Rock, Arkansas, after the Supreme Court declared segregation in public schools.
unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka?
OA. Riots broke out across the state.
OB. Federal troops were sent to oversee integration.
OC. Violence erupted in nearly every high school.
OD. Public schools were closed to new students.

Answer 1

Answer: OB.

Explanation: President Eisenhower mobilized the Arkansas National Guard and 101st Airborne and were sent to protect the Little Rock Nine who would begin regular attendance at Central High School.