Which sentence from the article best shows that although Copernicus was respected for his accomplishments, he still faced challenges?
A.
"Famine and harsh winters were normal, and many children and peasants went hungry. "
B.
"Because of this controversy, it would be many years before Copernicus' ideas came to be widely accepted."
C.
"Despite his life as a public servant, Copernicus always maintained his interest in astronomy."
D.
"The year was 1473, and life in Europe was hard for most people."