What was Texas's response to the federal government's order to desegregate schools in the 1950s?
A) Texas launched an immediate, statewide resistance to desegregation.
B) Some school districts quickly desegregated, while others resisted integration well into the 1960s.
C) Unlike much of the Deep South, Texas integrated its schools with little trouble.
D) Texas school districts have never been legally segregated.
E) Texas immediately rejected the order and the U.S. National Guard had to be brought in to enforce it.

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Texas's response to the federal government's order to desegregate schools in the 1950s varied across the state. While some school districts quickly desegregated, others resisted integration well into the 1960s. Overall, the process of desegregation in Texas was slower and more uneven than in some other states.

What Was Texas's Response to the Federal Government's Order to Desegregate