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 dedicates her life to helping black people achieve freedom.

Main Idea 2

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

"Tubman volunteered as a scout and a spy to help the army free persons held in slavery."

“This was the first of many trips for Tubman as a ‘conductor’ on the Underground Railroad.”

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

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

Answer 1

Here’s the classification of each key detail:

1. "Tubman volunteered as a scout and a spy to help the army free persons held in slavery."

   • Main Idea 1

2. “This was the first of many trips for Tubman as a ‘conductor’ on the Underground Railroad.”

   • Main Idea 1

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

   • Main Idea 1

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

   • Main Idea 2