What happened when the first African American student was admitted to the University of Mississippi?
a. Although a few whites complained, most accepted the change as inevitable.
b. Mississippi's governor went to jail for contempt of court when he ordered the university not to admit any black students.
c. Thousands of white students and nonstudents rioted, killing two people.
d. Anticipating trouble, President Kennedy sent troops to the university before any violence had erupted.
C
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