In late 1880s, a White school refused to let Mamie Tape, an 8-year-old Chinese American girl attend the school. Her parents filed a lawsuit. Instead of allowing her to attend the White school, the school board:

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The best choice is B because it shows a proactive effort to provide education for Chinese American children. While paying a settlement or allowing her to attend a private school may have provided a temporary solution for the Tape family, it would not have addressed the larger issue of racial segregation in education. Giving her books to study at home would have also been insufficient in providing equal educational opportunities. Building a school for Chinese children is a more just and equitable solution.

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