What did James armistead want out of life?

Answer 1

because he was a spy for the patriotsand the patriots sent him over as one of them to see what they were gonna do during the so the british troops wanted him arested cause they found out after the war.

Answer 2

James Armistead, an enslaved African American, wanted freedom and a life of his own. He sought to escape the bonds of slavery and gain independence from his owners. In his pursuit of freedom, Armistead played a pivotal role as a spy during the American Revolutionary War, ultimately leading him to be granted his freedom and achieve his desired outcome.