Question

Describe the response of the political power structure of the deep south to the brown v. board of education and brown ii rulings. how did the little rock episode illustrate the conflict?

Answer 1

The Brown vs. Board ruling stated "separate but equal" schools were inherently unequal. In Brown II, the court ruled that states must do this with "all deliberate speed."

Even though this was the case, many southern politicians tried to stop desegregation. A perfect example would be the Little Rock 9. This group of nine African-American citizens tried to enter Central High School, a previously all white school. When they were about to enter for their first day, the Arkansas National Guard refused to allow them enter the school.This was one way in which state governments tried to prevent desegregation.

 In response to this, President Eisenhower sent in the National Guard to escort the Little Rock 9 into Central High School.