They would often stone, hang, behead, crucify, as well as throw the criminal off a rock. ... This began a long period of Christians being persecuted for their belief in Jesus and proclaiming his gospel. Not until somewhat three hundred years later did Constantine put an end to this when he became a Christian himself. ... Fights would often break out, as people wanted to get the best "view " for the hanging. ...

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Topeka's Board of Education, that all segregated schools are "inherently unequal," 9 African American students enrolled at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The struggle between segregationists and integrationists, State of Arkansas and the federal government, and President Eisenhower and Governor Orval Faubus of Arkansas became known as the "Little Rock Crisis." ... President Eisenhower, in turn, sent the 101st Airborne Division into Little Rock to ensure the safety of the 9 students, and to see that all Supreme Court rulings were upheld. ... The students would remain nonviol...

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