Why did president Eisenhower send federal troops to little rock?

Answer 1

If he didn't the Little Rock Nine would have been killed because they were black. Before Eisenhower had to step in, Orval Faubus' National Guard was protecting them. Then, Orval Faubus removed the NG and the lives of the students were threatened

Answer 2

The Little Rock schools were under orders to integrate, but the governor of Arkansas refused. Meanwhile, nine black students were trying to get in and begin their studies at Central High School. Seeing no cooperation (and lots of obstruction) from the governor, and being concerned about the potential of riots by angry white segregationists, President Eisenhower called in the National Guard to keep the peace and ensure the safety of the black students.

Answer 3

Republican President Eisenhower sent troops to Little Rock to fight Racists Democrats such as Gov. Orville Faubus who wanted to keep Blacks in their place.

Answer 4

To enforce integration of the high school there

Answer 5

to enforce racial integration at a high school.-Novanet

Answer 6

Eisenhower sent an army to help little rock nine because, they were being racially segregated and were being threatend by mobs.