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• By 1957, how many schools in the Deep South had been integrated despite the Brown decision?

  Not one school had been integrated.
• What did the Southern Manifesto claim regarding the Supreme Court's decision?

  It claimed that the decision was an abuse of the Supreme Court.
• What action did President Eisenhower take regarding the Brown decision before the events at Little Rock?

  He had done little to enforce the decision.
• What did a federal court rule in 1957 regarding Little Rock Central High School?

  It ruled that the school had to start to integrate.
• How many African American students were accepted to join Little Rock Central High School?

  25 African American students were accepted.
• How many students were brave enough to attend the all-white school by September 1957?

  Only 9 students were brave enough to attend.
• What did Governor Orville Faubus announce regarding state troops?

  He announced that state troops had been ordered to stop the African-American students from entering.
• What happened on the first day of school for the 'Little Rock Nine'?

  They were surrounded by an angry mob and stopped from entering the school.
• What was the public reaction to the events at Little Rock?

  It was captured by reporters and shown all over the USA and the rest of the world.
• On what date did Eisenhower meet with Faubus to discuss the situation at Little Rock?

  12th September.
• What action did a federal judge take on 20th September regarding Governor Faubus?


  He started legal proceedings against Faubus and ordered the troops to be removed.
• What happened on 23rd September at Little Rock Central High School?


  The police took over and managed to get the Little Rock Nine into the school.
• What was the outcome of the police intervention on 23rd September?

  It caused a riot outside, and the students were sent home again.
• What significant action did President Eisenhower take on 24th September?

  He sent 1,200 Federal troops to protect the African American students.
• When were the Little Rock Nine finally able to go to classes?

  25th September.
• What continued to happen to the Little Rock Nine and their families throughout the year?

  They continued to experience harassment and violence.
• What action did Faubus take in September 1958 regarding high schools in Little Rock?

  He closed all high schools while the decision went through the Supreme Court.
• What was the public opinion regarding school integration in Little Rock?

  72% of citizens were against integrating schools.
• What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the Brown decision in August 1959?

  The Supreme Court stood by the Brown ruling and forced Little Rock to reopen.
• Why was Little Rock significant in the context of school integration?

  • First time the president directly intervened to enforce a Supreme Court decision
  • Demonstrated that winning Supreme Court battles alone was insufficient to end segregation
  • Highlighted the importance of mass media coverage for garnering support and success