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School Integration: The Little Rock Crisis

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Read and analyze two of the letters written to President Dwight D. Eisenhower regarding the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Make sure to click on “View Primary Source Details” to see additional document details and read transcripts for the letters. Then, answer the discussion questions below.

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Analysis Questions:

  • Who wrote the letter? What can we learn about the author from the document?
  • Why did the author write the letter? Quote evidence from the document that tells you this.
  • What was happening at the time in history this letter was created?

Compare and Contrast:

  • What similarities and differences do you notice in the letters’ style, tone, and message?
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