_________________, a self-educated Cherokee, invented a phonetic alphabet for the Cherokee language that enabled his people to have both a Bible and bilingual newspaper in their native language.

A) Sequoyah
B) Tecumseh
C) Prophet
D) Chief John Ross

Phonetic Alphabet

A set of symbols or codes used to represent the sounds of spoken language, facilitating accurate communication, especially in noisy environments or over radio.

Cherokee Language

A Southern Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee people, notable for its unique writing system, the Cherokee syllabary, invented by Sequoyah.

Sequoyah

A Native American silversmith and scholar known for creating the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language.