Question

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 modern-day.


B.

The slave’s education: Only scholars

Answer 1

C.

The audience: The history teacher may not know this information about Andrew Jackson and might find it upsetting.


D.

The slave’s bias: Though the servant does not think highly of the president, the first-hand account serves as an excellent resource in understanding the president’s treatment and management of a minority, namely his African American slaves.