Question

how does the mention of governor faubus in jackie robinson’s letter to president eisenhower strengthen the main argument of the letter?
the reference highlights president eisenhower’s deep dislike of the governor and shows his willingness to remove him from office.
robinson notes that governor faubus spoke during the summit meeting of negro leaders and became a symbol of civil rights.
robinson uses governor faubus as a metaphor for racial segregation and therefore provides a strong visual image.
the reference provides a real - life example of a pro - segregationist and his actions, making the need for civil rights more dire.

Explanation:

Jackie Robinson's letter to President Eisenhower advocated for urgent civil rights action. Governor Orval Faubus was a prominent pro-segregationist who infamously resisted school desegregation in Arkansas. Citing Faubus provided a concrete, real-world example of segregationist opposition and harm, which emphasized the immediate necessity of federal intervention for civil rights. The other options are incorrect: Eisenhower did not show willingness to remove Faubus; Faubus was not a civil rights symbol; Robinson did not use him as a metaphor, but as a real example.

Answer:

D. The reference provides a real-life example of a pro-segregationist and his actions, making the need for civil rights more dire.