Read the following statement. As a theory, systemic racism is based on the idea that racist actions can be traced back to the beginnings of our country.

Which sentence from the article BEST explains the statement above?
A
It is a popular way of explaining the significance of race and racism both historically and in today's world.
B
In this book, Feagin uses evidence and statistics to argue that the United States was founded as a racist nation, ever since the Constitution classified black people as the property of whites.
C
In the U. S. the wealth gap is the result of black slavery, which created unjust wealth for white people and their businesses.
D
Throughout U. S. history, many white people have opposed certain programs that would increase diversity within education and jobs, such as affirmative action.