Question

What was the first day like for the nine African American students who volunteered to enroll in Little Rock’s first integrated school?
They were barred from entering the school by National Guard troops and rioters.


They were blocked by rioters but fought their way through.


They were allowed in the school and were allowed equal use of all the facilities.


They were allowed in the school but could not eat in the cafeteria or use the bathrooms.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) They were barred from entering the school by National Guard troops and rioters.

The Little 9 refers to nine African American students who were attempting to attend a previously all white high school in Arkansas. Their ability to now attend this school was due to the ruling in the Supreme Court case Brown vs. Board of Education, which ruled that "separate but equal" school facilities was a clear violation of the 14th amendment. This was not meet well by most white citizens, especially in the South. This is why the governor of Arkansas used the national guard to stop these students from entering. However, they would be allowed to attend this school after president Dwight D. Eisenhower stepped in and used military troops to escort these children into school.

Answer 2

It would be the first statement, They were barred from entering the school by National Guard troops and rioters.