Eisenhower and the Civil Rights Movement

The video explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency, focusing on his unexpected involvement in the civil rights movement during the 1950s. Despite his initial reluctance, Eisenhower was compelled to address racial segregation, particularly during the Little Rock crisis. The video details the events leading to Eisenhower's decision to deploy federal troops to enforce school integration, highlighting the broader implications for civil rights and his legacy.

What was a significant factor that contributed to the rise of the civil rights movement during Eisenhower's presidency?

• The expansion of the U.S. military

• The decline of the American economy

• The increase in middle-class incomes

• The end of the Cold War

What was Eisenhower's primary focus during the early years of his presidency?

• Healthcare reform

• Economic growth and infrastructure

• Foreign policy

• Civil rights

What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

• It upheld segregation in schools

• It was overturned by a later decision

• It had no impact on segregation

• It declared separate but equal unconstitutional

Who was the governor of Arkansas during the Little Rock crisis?

• George Wallace

• Orville Faubus

• Lester Maddox

• Ross Barnett

What was the role of the Arkansas National Guard during the Little Rock crisis?

• To prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering the school

• To enforce desegregation

• To maintain order in the city

• To protect the Little Rock Nine

What action did Eisenhower take in response to the Little Rock crisis?

• He resigned from office

• He supported the governor's actions

• He sent federal troops to enforce desegregation

• He ignored the situation

Which military unit did Eisenhower deploy to Little Rock to enforce desegregation?

• The 3rd Armored Division

• The 82nd Airborne Division

• The 1st Infantry Division

• The 101st Airborne Division

What was the broader significance of Eisenhower's decision to send troops to Little Rock?

• It had no impact on civil rights

• It led to the resignation of the Arkansas governor

• It marked the end of the civil rights movement

• It set a precedent for federal intervention in civil rights issues

Who presented the Congressional Gold Medal to the Little Rock Nine?

• President Kennedy

• President Johnson

• President Clinton

• President Eisenhower

What does the story of Eisenhower and the Little Rock crisis illustrate about the civil rights movement?

• It was resolved without any conflict

• It was not significant in American history

• It required federal intervention to uphold the law

• It was solely a local issue