Apentix/AP US History/Unit 8: Period 8 (1945-1980)/Question
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The 1957 confrontation over the Little Rock Nine most directly demonstrated that

A.southern states willingly desegregated their schools
B.the Supreme Court had reversed Brown
C.the civil rights movement had ended
D.the federal government would use force if necessary to enforce court-ordered desegregation against state resistance

Explanation

Core Concept

When Governor Orval Faubus used the National Guard to block Black students from Central High School, Eisenhower federalized the Guard and sent troops to escort them. The episode showed that enforcing Brown would require federal intervention against defiant states.

Correct Answer

Dthe federal government would use force if necessary to enforce court-ordered desegregation against state resistance

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