Which of the following is an example of a primary source someone might use to learn about Siam’s resistance to imperialism?(1 point)

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an account of the Battle of Adwa
an account of the Battle of Adwa

the Bowring Treaty of 1855
the Bowring Treaty of 1855

a letter from the king of Siam in the 1850s asking about rice sales to Great Britain
a letter from the king of Siam in the 1850s asking about rice sales to Great Britain

a recent textbook entry about the British in East Asia
a recent textbook entry about the British in East Asia

1 answer

A primary source is an original document or firsthand account from the time period being studied. In this case, the best example of a primary source related to Siam's resistance to imperialism is:

a letter from the king of Siam in the 1850s asking about rice sales to Great Britain.

This letter would provide direct insight into the thoughts and actions of the king during that period, making it a primary source.