Army Troops to Little Rock

 During the Civil Rights Act of 1957 Dwight Eisenhower sent army troops to Little Rock. Read this article learn why he did.

https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/research/online-documents/civil-rights-little-rock-school-integration-crisis

1. Why were the army troops sent to the Little Rock?

2. What were the troops there to do?

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  1. Molly KretzerApril 10, 2022 at 9:24 PM

    The division was sent to Little Rock because the Arkansas National Guard was surrounding the school so none of the newly enrolled African American students could enter it. The troops went there to protect the 9 students that were being blocked out and make sure none of them were harmed.

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