Identify which Southern Civil Rights-era Governor is being described by each statement.


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Orval Faubus

Lester Maddox

George Wallace

1. This governor is known for attempting to physically block African American students from attending a previously all-white school.

George Wallace

2. This governor advocated for segregation and famously wielded an ax handle to prevent Black people from entering his restaurant.

Lester Maddox

3. This governor is remembered for standing in the doorway of a school to block African American students from entering, despite federal orders.

George Wallace