Question refers to the image below. A photograph shows three well dressed young African American women getting into a vehicle. One of them is holding several books. They are accompanied by several soldiers in uniform who are holding weapons.
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How does this image reflect American society in the late 1950s?

African Americans were prevented from attending all-white schools by federal law, which was enforced by the military.
In some cases, military intervention was necessary to carry out school desegregation because of local opposition.
Many areas in the United States were put under martial law following key court decisions involving Civil Rights.
Federal intervention was required to ensure public safety following a number of violent riots by African Americans.