u Elizabeth Eckford (aged 15) walks to her first day of school at Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas. She was one of nine other black children who started that day after the Federal Court ordered the school to stop segregation. When she arrived at the school she was barred from entering by guards.
Looking at the evidence 1. Look at the faces of the people and describe their expressions. Particularly look at Elizabeth Eckford, the two mothers behind her to her left, and the woman behind her.
2. Why do you think they are reacting in this way? 482
3. Why do you think Elizabeth was not allowed to enter the school?
4. How do you think Elizabeth must have felt as she went to school that day?
5. Research the Little Rock Nine by searching online: guardian.com – little – rock – nine.