Harriet Tubman was born in 1822 in Maryland. She was a slave. When Harriet was five years old, her job was to take care of her owner's baby. When she got older, she worked in the fields.

In 1849 Harriet escaped slavery. She fled to Pennsylvania. The journey
was 90 miles. Harriet returned to Maryland to rescue her family. After, she continued to help other slaves. She made about thirteen trips. Harriet rescued around 70 slaves. She traveled at night to avoid being caught. Slave owners were furious. They offered rewards for her capture. After she rescued slaves, Harriet helped them find work. She took them as far North as Canada.
During the US Civil War, Harriet
worked for the Union Army. The Union Army fought for the northern and southern states to stay together. Northern states were free states. Southern states were slave states.
Harriet worked for the Union Army as a cook and nurse. She also guided an attack.
The attack freed more than 700 slaves.
After the Union won the Civil
War, Harriet moved to New York. She took care of her parents. She worked for women's right to vote. Harriet got very sick.
She died in 19/3.
Harriet is still remembered for
her work during slavery and the Civil War.
She was a courageous hero. She risked her life to help others.
What is the topic of this text? Use text evidence to support your answer.
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2. Which sentence best tells the main idea of this text?
a. Harriet Tubman escaped slavery.
b. Harriet Tubman saved many slaves.
c. Harriet Tubman helped the Union Army.
d. Harriet Tubman did many important things throughout her life.
3. What details helped you determine the main idea?
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4. What is the main idea of paragraph I?
5. Based on the text, how could you describe Harriet Tubman? (Choose all that apply).
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Daring
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6. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
Harriet led an attack.
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Harriet freed 700 slaves.
Harriet worked for the Union Army.
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Northern states were free states and southern states were slave states
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  1. The topic of this text is Harriet Tubman and her contributions to the fight against slavery and for women's rights. Text evidence supporting this includes her escape from slavery, her work rescuing other slaves, and her efforts during the Civil War.

  2. The sentence that best tells the main idea of this text is d. Harriet Tubman did many important things throughout her life. This is because the text covers various aspects of her life, including her escape from slavery, rescuing others, and her work during the Civil War.

  3. Details that helped determine the main idea include:

  • "Harriet escaped slavery."
  • "Harriet returned to Maryland to rescue her family."
  • "She worked for the Union Army."
  • "She worked for women's right to vote."
  1. The main idea of paragraph 1 is that Harriet Tubman was born into slavery, escaped, and then dedicated her life to rescuing others from slavery.

  2. Based on the text, you could describe Harriet Tubman as:

  • a. brave
  • b. heroic
  • d. daring
  1. The main idea of paragraph 3 is b. Harriet freed 700 slaves. This reflects the significant impact of her actions during the Civil War as part of her work for the Union Army.