Why did the 1957 board of the all-white Central High School choose to enroll nine African American students?
A. To show the futility of integrating public schools
B. To support Governor Faubus' fight against segregation
C. To gradually begin desegregating Little Rock schools
D. To support the federal government's efforts to maintain the racial mix of public schools

Question

Why did the 1957 board of the all-white Central High School choose to enroll nine African American students? 
	A.	To show the futility of integrating public schools
	B.	To support Governor Faubus' fight against segregation
	C.	To gradually begin desegregating Little Rock schools
	D.	To support the federal government's efforts to maintain the racial mix of public schools

jademc01 · Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the segregation was unconstitutional, and after that the Little Rock School district enrolled nine black students with the highest grades --in order to start desegregating all schools in Little Rock--so the answer is C.