Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the Brown v Board of Education decision in Little Rock Arkansas?

Question

a) Southerners quickly integrated many stores, restaurants, hotels and schools in response
b) Eisenhower had to send in US marshals to escort African Americans to public school
c) The state government was able to prevent mob violence and backlash from southern whites
d) the school district was reluctant to accept segregation, but many teachers were supportive

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education decision in Little Rock, Arkansas, is:

b) Eisenhower had to send in US marshals to escort African Americans to public school.

This refers to the events surrounding the Little Rock Nine, where federal intervention was required to ensure the enrollment and safety of nine African American students at Central High School amidst violent opposition and resistance from segregationists.