Question

Which best identifies Jackie Robinson’s reason for writing his letter to President Eisenhower?
He hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level.
He believes that the president should punish Governor Faubus for his inexcusable actions.
He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus.
He thinks that the president should be commended for his remarks at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders.

Answer 1

He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus.

Robinson’s letter criticizes Eisenhower’s weak response to the Little Rock crisis and expresses concern that the president was too accommodating toward segregationist leaders, urging stronger federal leadership.