What caused Peggy to escape from enslavement during the American Revolution?

She wanted to marry someone who was self-emancipated so she also had to be emancipated.

The British governor promised freedom to enslaved people who escaped and joined the British cause.

She had heard that Sir Carleton used to be enslaved and was looking to help enslaved people.

She disagreed with the American government and wanted to help the British government win the war.

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The most accurate reason for Peggy's decision to escape from enslavement during the American Revolution would be: The British governor promised freedom to enslaved people who escaped and joined the British cause.

During the American Revolution, the British offered emancipation to enslaved individuals who fled from their owners to join them, which was a significant factor that motivated many enslaved people to seek freedom by escaping.