Question

During the Revolutionary War, James Armistead, an African American, was

Answer 1

Answer:

Was an African American spy. He volunteered to the join the Army in 1781.

Answer 2

Answer:

a spy for the American Continental Army.

Explanation:

James Armistead was a spy for the American Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Armistead pretended to be a slave in a British army camp. While in the camp, Armistead overheard many battle plans that he shared with the Continental Army. The information he gave the colonial leaders helped the colonial army defeat the British in several important battles.