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What was President Eisenhower's response to the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka ruling?

A. He met with Civil Rights leaders to show support for the controversial decision.

B. He made a speech denouncing the decision and vowed not to help its enforcement.

C. He sent federal troops to oversee the integration of Central High School in Little Rock.

D. He sent a bill to Congress that would give additional funds to schools that complied.

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Answer:

C. He sent federal troops to oversee the integration of Central High School in Little Rock.

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C

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He wanted to protect the black students who were integrating.

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