Read the main ideas and key details.

Question

Select Main Idea 1 or Main Idea 2 to classify each key detail.

Key Detail
Main Idea 1

Tubman is remembered for her work helping black people escape slavery.

Main Idea 2

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 changes how the Underground Railroad operates.

“Tubman became well-known in the abolition and women’s rights communities because of her intelligence, courage, and leadership.”

“Tubman changed the Underground Railroad's routes to deal with this added threat.”

“The last stop for travelers became Canada, where slavery was not allowed.”

“Tubman led approximately seventy people to freedom. She provided instructions to fifty to sixty others to help them escape.”

Answer 1

Here is the classification of each key detail based on the main ideas provided:

1. “Tubman became well-known in the abolition and women’s rights communities because of her intelligence, courage, and leadership.”
   Main Idea 1

2. “Tubman changed the Underground Railroad's routes to deal with this added threat.”
   Main Idea 2

3. “The last stop for travelers became Canada, where slavery was not allowed.”
   Main Idea 2

4. “Tubman led approximately seventy people to freedom. She provided instructions to fifty to sixty others to help them escape.”
   Main Idea 1