Little Rock Nine Reading Guide
Define integration.
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Answer the following questions using the article:
1. How might the outcome for the Little Rock Nine been different if President Eisenhower had not sent Federal Troops to protect the students?
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2. Describe the attempt by Governor Faubus to stop integration in Central High?
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3. What was the defense for the actions of the White mob against the policy for integration? Imagine you are a White student at Central High.
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4. What was the defense for the actions of the Little Rock Nine at this critical time in history? Imagine you have been selected to go to Central High along with eight other Blacks.
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5. What is your analysis of Minnijean Brown?
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6. What new learning was provided in this reading?
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Define integration.
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Answer the following questions using the article:
1. How might the outcome for the Little Rock Nine been different if President Eisenhower had not sent Federal Troops to protect the students?
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2. Describe the attempt by Governor Faubus to stop integration in Central High?
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3. What was the defense for the actions of the White mob against the policy for integration? Imagine you are a White student at Central High.
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4. What was the defense for the actions of the Little Rock Nine at this critical time in history? Imagine you have been selected to go to Central High along with eight other Blacks.
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5. What is your analysis of Minnijean Brown?
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6. What new learning was provided in this reading?
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