Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between so-called whiteness and American citizenship throughout history?

• A)American citizenship has never been tied to whiteness, and the meaning of white has remained constant over time.
• B)American citizenship has never been tied to whiteness because the meaning of white has shifted considerably over time.
• C)American citizenship has always been tied to whiteness, even as the meaning of white shifted over time.
• D)American citizenship has always been tied to whiteness, and the meaning of white has remained constant over time.

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