Thomas, an American citizen, moved from a big city to the suburbs because his job required him to do so

When he approached the authorities of a nearby public school to enroll his daughter, he noticed that most of the children studying in the school were white and belonged to middle-class families. There were barely any children from other ethnicities. Which of the following terms describes this situation?
A. Race to the Top
B. de facto segregation
C. reapportionment
D. privatization
E. gerrymandering


B

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