The Moderates' Dilemma
Download or Read eBook The Moderates' Dilemma PDF written by Matthew D. Lassiter and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Matthew D. Lassiter |
| Publisher | : University of Virginia Press |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0813918170 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780813918174 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Moderates' Dilemma by : Matthew D. Lassiter
Book excerpt: In 1958, facing court-ordered integration, Virginia's governor closed public schools in three cities. His action provoked not only the NAACP but also large numbers of white middle-class Virginians who organized to protest school closings. This compilation of essays explores this contentious period in the state's history. Contributors argue that the moderate revolt against conservative resistance to integration reshaped the balance of power in the state but also delayed substantial school desegregation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
