What is the significance of the actions taken by James Armistead during the War for American Independence?

A) He was an American officer who forced the British to surrender at Yorktown through a cavalry charge late in the battle.
B) He was a black Patriot spy who infiltrated British military camps in Virginia and gave the information to George Washington.
C) He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and voted against slavery despite the wishes of his state.
D) He was a white farmer who produced most of the wheat and corn that fed American troops in Virginia.


Answer: B

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