Question

Why is the word “Cherokee” capitalized in the following sentence?

My mother wants to learn more about our family’s Cherokee ancestors.


It is a proper adjective.
It is the first word in a quotation.
It is the name of a geographic place.
It is a person’s title.

Answer 1

The word "Cherokee" is capitalized in the given sentence above because it is a person's title. Cherokee the name given to a member of the American Indian people in the southeastern U.S. They are considered as one of the largest of five Native American tribes. 

Answer 2

Answer: A) It is a proper adjective.

Explanation: From the given options, the one that represents why the word "Cherokee" is capitalized in the given sentence, is the corresponding to option A: the word "Cherokee" is a proper adjective specifically representing a member of an American Indian people originally of Tennessee and North Carolina, so, because it is an adjective that describes a person (or group of people) it should be capitalized.