Question

becoming the \free north\
the use of slavery throughout the colonies (particularly the southern ones) continued to grow throughout the 18th century. as the colonies moved closer to revolution against england, though, things began to change. there was a growing trend of questioning slavery in new england. the number of those freed from slavery in new england grew, as the enslaved who fought in the revolutionary war (both sides) were offered freedom.
religious societies like the quakers (who believed that slavery was sinful) began the first anti - slavery movements in new england. these early movements were extremely influential. they would later form the backbone of the 19th - century abolitionist movements that would spread throughout the united states.
new england governments began to step in as well, outlawing active human trafficking in the connecticut and rhode island colonies. however, colonial leaders wanted a full repeal of slavery at the time. it was not until the revolutionary war period that the former new england colonies began outlawing slavery fully. vermont was first in 1777, followed by massachusetts (1781), new hampshire (1783), connecticut (1784), and rhode island (1784). by 1840, all new england states were \free\ states.
directions: becoming the free north

1. use the highlighter tool and select yellow. highlight the main idea in the section above in yellow.
2. use the highlighter tool and select blue. highlight two sentences that you believe most effectively supports the main idea

Explanation:

The text discusses the transition of New England from a region with slavery to becoming "free states" through a growing anti - slavery sentiment starting from the 18th century, influenced by religious groups and culminating in legal abolition in various colonies/states over time. For part 5, the main idea is about New England's journey to becoming free of slavery. For part 6, sentences like "Religious societies like the Quakers (who believed that slavery was sinful) began the first anti - slavery movements in New England." and "New England governments began to step in as well, outlawing active human trafficking in the Connecticut and Rhode Island colonies." can be considered as supporting the main idea.

Answer:

1. Highlight the overall narrative about New England's move from having slavery to becoming free states.
2. "Religious societies like the Quakers (who believed that slavery was sinful) began the first anti - slavery movements in New England."; "New England governments began to step in as well, outlawing active human trafficking in the Connecticut and Rhode Island colonies."