Question

how has native american innovation contributed to the automotive industry?
native americans were the first to work aluminum.
native americans were the first to harvest rubber.
native americans were the first to drill for oil.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the options:

• The first option about working aluminum is not related to the automotive industry's key material (rubber for tires) as per the text.
• The second option: The text states rubber (originating in the Americas, with Native Americans instructing on harvesting) allowed new tech like cars (dependent on rubber tires). So Native Americans' role in rubber harvesting contributed to automotive (via rubber tires).
• The third option about drilling for oil is not linked to automotive industry contribution as per the given context.

Answer:

B. Native Americans were the first to harvest rubber.