For history class, Marlena is writing a paper on President Andrew Jackson’s treatment of minorities, namely African Americans and Native Americans. During her research, she finds the archived journal of one of his numerous, African American slaves on his Tennessee plantation. It talks about daily life as a servant and does not speak highly of President Jackson.

What challenges would a researcher consider when deciding to use this source?

A.
The relevance: The journal was written during Andrew Jackson’s presidency and is not m

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For history class, Marlena is writing a paper on President Andrew Jackson’s treatment of minorities, namely African Americans and Native Americans. During her research, she finds the archived journal of one of his numerous, African American slaves on his Tennessee plantation. It talks about daily life as a servant and does not speak highly of President Jackson.
 
What challenges would a researcher consider when deciding to use this source? 
 
A.
The relevance: The journal was written during Andrew Jackson’s presidency and is not m