) This term refers to any ethnic group of people who have long historical ties to an area, usually prior to a historical event such as colonization or imperialism.

Indigenous peoples or natives.

Explanation:

Natives is usually a sufficient definition, however, it can also refer to someone merely born in a specific state after there parents moved there e.g. "I am a Texas Native."

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explanation:

answer: a

explanation: a because she needs to study for her test and get grades for it