"Little Rock Nine"

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What decision was made following the Brown verdict?

School desegregation in Little Rock.

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How many applied to Little Rock High School?

About 75 black students

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How many did the school board accept?

Only 25

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Why didn’t all 25 attend?

Families were intimidated with threats if they tried to take their places at the school.

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How many were still planning to register at the start of 1957 school year?

Just 9 students

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What were the 9 students called?

The “Little Rock Nine” by the campaigners who took up their cause.