Question

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

(1 point)

Southerners quickly integrated many stores, restaurants, hotels and schools in response.


Eisenhower had to send in U.S. marshals to escort African American students to public school.


The state government was able to prevent mob violence and backlash from southern whites.


The school district was reluctant to accept segregation, but many teachers were supportive.

Answer 1

Eisenhower had to send in U.S. marshals to escort African American students to public school.

Explanation: The 1957 Little Rock crisis forced federal intervention (the Little Rock Nine); President Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and sent federal troops and U.S. marshals to enforce desegregation at Central High School.