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In the 1950s what High School in the south was guarded by federal troops?
Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. The school was guarded because 9 African Americans (known as the Little Rock Nine) were integrating the school. Governor Orval Faubus wanted to keep the school segregated so President Eisenhower sent the federal troops in to protect the African American students Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas. The school was guarded because 9 African Americans (known as the Little Rock Nine) were integrating the school. Governor Orval Faubus wanted to keep the school segregated so President Eisenhower sent the federal troops in to protect the African American students
What was signifdicant about Little Rock Central High School?
The Little Rock Central High School is significant because it was the first school in the US to allow blacks to attend. Research the Little Rock Nine.
Why was the little rock nine called the little rock nine?
They were the first African Americans to enroll as students in the Little Rock Central High School which had been an all-white school. The year was 1957. There was much protest against this integration which was forced by a Supreme Court decision.
What did little Rock Nine do in 1957?
in 1957 there were alot of kids who wanted to enroll in central high an all white school.this school was being integrated.9 kids were chosen to enroll there.elizabeth,ernest,minijean,thelma,melba,gloria,,terrence,,jefferson,and carlotta. to get to the point they integrated central high in little rock,arkansas
How did the little rock nine help integration?
the little rock nine were one of the first black students to go to an all white school in Little Rock Arkansas. by the end of the year, the 9 students dwindled down to 8, one had to transfer, and the others were stabbed, attacked, and bullied, but they did not give up on their goal, and Ernest Green became the first black to graduate Central High School. Unfortunately the school was closed down after that year.
