4 set 1957 ano - Little Rock Nine

Descrição:

1. What is it?
When segregated schools were found to be unconstitutional, the NAACP enrolled nine African American students at the once all-white high school Little Rock Central High.

2. When did it happen?
September 4th, 1957

3. Who was involved?
- Little Rock Nine- the nine African American students chosen to attend Little Rock Central High.
- Daisy Bates- member of the NAACP, she was an advocate and organizer for the Little Rock Nine
- Orval Faubus (Governor of Arkansas)- ordered the Arkansas National Guard to stop the Nine from entering the school

4. Where did it happen?
Little Rock, Arkansas

5. One major cause
The Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education lead to the Little Rock Nine. Since it was decided that segregated schools were unconstitutional, the NAACP decided to start the integration process.

6. One major effect
The Little Rock Crisis occurred as a direct result of the Little Rock Nine. The Little Rock Nine were stopped from entering their new high school by a mob of white students, parents, and citizens. The mob yelled at and threatened the Little Rock Nine.