Although equality of opportunity is a central value of U.S. society, equality of outcome is not. This means __________.
A. most Americans have grown more conservative over time
B. most Americans believe everyone should have the same opportunity to achieve material well-being, but they do not object to inequality in the actual situation of different groups in society
C. most Americans oppose racism, but they do not believe that everyone should have the same opportunity to achieve material well-being
D. most Americans do not believe that everyone should have the same opportunity to achieve material well-being.
Answer: B
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