How did President Kennedy react to the challenges to federal authority posed by southern governors Ross Barnett and George Wallace?
A) He approved of their decisions to allow students to attend universities.
B) He dispatched federal marshals to ensure that black students were admitted to universities.
C) He refused to do anything, allowing them to deny admission to black students.
D) He told them verbally he supported their actions, disappointing his black supporters.
Answer: B
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