Question

If someone is gathering primary sources for researching the culture of Cherokee Indians, which of these is LEAST LIKELY to be selected? A) the book The Cultural History of Cherokee Indians B) an interview with community elders of the Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Eliminate C) an original painting of five Shawnee Cherokees created during their lifetimes D) audio recordings from meetings of the Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes Agency

Answer 1

(A) The book The Cultural History of Cherokee Indians

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the individual in the question is looking for primary sources, he or she would not be consulting a book. A book is a secondary sources, which means that it is written by someone who did not experience what was described in the book.

(B) and (D) are clearly primary sources, since they are spoken communication from members and leaders of the Cherokee Indians, while (C) is also a primary source since the paintings were created by the Shawnee Cherokees.