Question

5 what is the main idea of this text? a mr. crammon was a cash crop plantation owner in virginia during the american revolution and he granted freedom to many of his slaves, including one named peggy gwynn. b during the american revolution, leaders of the american colonies argued that it didnt make sense to fight against oppression from the english government while they oppressed enslaved people at home. c during the time that peggy gwynn was granted freedom, she helped the british fight in the american revolution, was paid for her work, and went to the tavern with her friends. d peggy gwynn was an enslaved person who emancipated herself during the american revolution to join the british cause, but had to return to slavery once the british lost the war.

Explanation:

To determine the main idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A focuses on Mr. Crammon, not the main subject (Peggy Gwynn's story).
• Option B is about colonial leaders' arguments, not related to Peggy Gwynn.
• Option C describes only a part of Peggy's actions (helping British, tavern visits) but not the full arc of her emancipation and re - enslavement.
• Option D covers the key points of Peggy Gwynn's story: she was enslaved, emancipated herself during the American Revolution to join the British, and had to return to slavery when the British lost. This gives a more comprehensive main idea of her experience.

Answer:

D. Peggy Gwynn was an enslaved person who emancipated herself during the American Revolution to join the British cause, but had to return to slavery once the British lost the war.