When President Eisenhower authorized troops under federal authority to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, he became the first president since Reconstruction to use federal forces to help enforce equal rights for African Americans. Using the example of Executive Order 10730 in this document-based online "quest," students will explore how executive orders can be used to enforce the law and examine how Eisenhower justified his actions.

The Roadmap
iCivics, Inc.
