This is an excerpt from a book by historian Allie Dubecky:
European colonization was devastating to the indigenous
population of the Americas. In North America, disease,
war, and displacement caused the American Indian
population to decline by almost 60 percent by the end of
the 1800s.
Which statement about the credibility of this source is most accurate?
A. This source is not credible because it contains more opinions than
facts
B. This source is credible because it contains facts and information
that are accurate
C. This source is not credible because it was not written by an expert
in the field.
D. This source is credible because it contains opinions that are
shared by other authors.