Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

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.