Executive Order 10730: Little Rock Nine Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Executive Order 10730: Little Rock Nine? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. In 1954 where was segregation by race required by law?
In 17 states
In all major cities in the South
Wherever the population was more than 50 percent Black
Wherever the population was more than 50 percent white
Q. Some Arkansans felt integration was morally right, but what other reason did they give for supporting it?
School bus rides were too long.
Teacher contracts required it.
Separate schools were too expensive.
Integrated proms are more fun.
Q. What new media helped bring attention to the civil rights movement?
TV news shows
Twitter
Color pictures in newspapers
Radio
Q. Why did Governor Faubus oppose integration in Little Rock?
Central High School was his alma mater.
He didn't like President Eisenhower.
He feared losing the next election if he didn't.
He lost a bet with George Wallace.
Q. The Civil Rights Act of 1957 protected which rights of African Americans?
Free speech
Marriage
Education
Voting