Why did some southern states adopt a policy known as massive resistance after Brown?
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Correct answer: To resist or delay school desegregation
Massive resistance was a strategy used by segregationists to oppose Brown and delay integration. It included legal obstacles, school closures, and political campaigns against desegregation.
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