Which sentence identifies a direct cause for President Eisenhower sending U.S. Army
troops to Central High School in Little Rock?
O The nine students decided to attend Central High School because it was one of the best schools
in the area.
O Arkansas' governor threatened to use the National Guard to stop any African Americans from
entering Central High School.
The local authorities pleaded with Eisenhower to send troops when they saw how dangerous
the situation had become.
The parents of the nine students refused to allow their children to enter the high school without
escorts due to safety concerns.