Question

which of the following is a primary source for studying colonial life in early america?
a diary kept by a midwife who lived in colonial new england
a modern documentary that analyzes the salem witch trials

Explanation:

A primary source is an original document or record created during the time period being studied. A diary kept by a midwife in colonial New England is from the colonial era and provides direct, firsthand accounts of colonial life. A modern documentary is a secondary source as it analyzes and interprets events (like the Salem Witch Trials) from a later perspective.

Answer:

a diary kept by a midwife who lived in colonial New England