Question

which best identifies jackie robinsons reason for writing his letter to president eisenhower?

he hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level.
he believes that the president should punish governor faubus for his inexcusable actions.
he feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like governor faubus.
he thinks that the president should be commended for his remarks at the summit meeting of negro leaders.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of the letter

In his May 13, 1958 letter to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jackie Robinson expressed deep concern over the slow pace of federal civil rights enforcement. He urged the president to take decisive, immediate federal action to protect African Americans' rights and enforce desegregation, rather than advising patience.

Evaluate the options against Robinson's purpose

• Option 1 aligns directly with Robinson's core message: urging the federal government and the president to take immediate, active steps to curb segregation.
• Option 2 is too narrow; while Robinson opposed Governor Faubus's actions, the primary purpose of the letter was systemic federal intervention.
• Option 3 mischaracterizes the tone; Robinson was respectful but firm, urging action rather than simply accusing the president of sympathy for segregationists.
• Option 4 is incorrect because Robinson was critical of Eisenhower's remarks at the Summit Meeting, where Eisenhower urged patience, which Robinson felt was unacceptable.

Answer:

• (A) He hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level. (Correct answer)
• (B) He believes that the president should punish Governor Faubus for his inexcusable actions.
• (C) He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus.
• (D) He thinks that the president should be commended for his remarks at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders.