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What was the name given to the group of African American students who integrated Little Rock Central High School?
The Little Rock Nine
When did the Little Rock Nine first try to attend Central High School?
September 4, 1957
Who were the Little Rock Nine?
Nine African American students chosen to integrate Central High School
How did the community react to the integration of Central High?
Many white residents protested and opposed the integration violently
Where did the Little Rock Nine attend high school?
Little Rock Central High School
What event did the Little Rock Nine become famous for?
Desegregating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas
When did President Eisenhower send federal troops to protect the students?
September 24, 1957
Who was the Governor of Arkansas who tried to stop them from entering?
Governor Orval Faubus
How did the federal government respond to the governor’s resistance?
Eisenhower sent federal troops to enforce desegregation and protect the students
Where is Little Rock located?
In the state of Arkansas, USA
What law or Supreme Court case made segregation in public schools illegal?
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
When was the Brown v. Board of Education decision made?
1954
Who was the President of the United States during the Little Rock Crisis?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
How were the students treated by many of their classmates?
They were bullied, insulted, and sometimes physically attacked
Where did the Governor send the National Guard to block the students?
Outside the entrance of Central High School
What challenges did the Little Rock Nine face when attending Central High?
Harassment, verbal and physical abuse, and discrimination from white students and community members
When did Little Rock Central High School finally become fully integrated?
Gradually during the 1960s (complete by early 1970s)
Who helped escort the students safely into school?
Federal troops from the 101st Airborne Division and federalized Arkansas National Guard
How did the Little Rock Nine show courage during this time?
They continued attending school despite daily abuse and danger
Where did President Eisenhower send federal troops from?
The 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky
What impact did the Little Rock Nine have on the Civil Rights Movement overall?
They became symbols of courage and helped advance school desegregation and equal education rights
When were all U.S. public schools officially required to desegregate?
After the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Who among the Little Rock Nine became the first to graduate from Central High?
Ernest Green
How did the events at Little Rock influence future desegregation efforts in America?
They set a precedent for federal enforcement of civil rights and inspired more activism
Where can you visit a museum or memorial dedicated to the Little Rock Nine today?
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, in Little Rock, Arkansas