Who
Who blocked the schoolhouse door?
George Wallace
What was Wallace doing?
He was blocking 2 African American people from enrolling in classes in the university.
What college campus did this take place in?
University of Alabama
Who is the first African American student to attend the University of Alabama?
Autherine Lucy
Who confrotned Wallace about his denial of the court order?
Nicholas Katzenbach
What was Wallace actively disobeying?
The Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Ed decision
What year did this take place in?
1963
Did both Vivian Malone and James Hood end up graduating after enrolling?
No. Only Vivian ended up graduating, becoming the first black student to graduate from the University of Alabama
Who was the president at the time?
John F. Kennedy
What was Wallace's reason for blocking the entrance?
Campaign promise OR he was preventing desegregation
Did Wallace face repercussions for his actions? If so, what were they?
He faced no repercussions
Did George Wallace lose his popularity because of this incident?
No, he was actually elected 3 more times and became the longest-serving governor in Alabama history
Who got blocked from entering the university?
Vivian Malone and James Hood
What was Wallace's stance on federal vs. states' rights?
He believed in states' rights
What city and state did this take place in?
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
After the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, what was JFK's stance on civil rights?
JFK was a large supporter and leader of the civil rights movement
Who did JFK have to nationalize and send in to enforce his court order?
Alabama National Guard
How did Wallace describe desegregation?
He thought it was an unwanted, forced intrusion on states' rights.
What is the building on campus that was blocked off?
Foster Auditorium
What was Wallace's famous quote about segregation?
Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!