Question

Which pieces of evidence are most likely empirical? Select two options.

quotations from planters describing formerly enslaved people and Indian workers
stories about rivalries between formerly enslaved people and Indian workers
a historical study showing that Indian workers were paid low wages
recorded conversations with families whose ancestors experienced rivalries
research showing that planters encouraged rivalry between workers

Answer 1

- quotations from planters describing formerly enslaved people and Indian workers
- recorded conversations with families whose ancestors experienced rivalries

Reason: both are primary, directly observed/recorded data (qualitative empirical evidence).