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American Revolution with James Armstead
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French and Indian War
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James Armstead Born
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American Revolution begins
If Armstead wasn't given the chance to become a spy, he would've stayed a slave. -
Declaration of Independence
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George Washington is sworn in
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Stamp Tax
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Victory at Yorktown
Armstead gave useful information to the Americans that helped them win against the British. -
American Revolutionary War Ends
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Freed Slave
James Armstead received emancipation and made "Lafayette" his last name in honor of General Lafayette for helping him. -
New Changes
Armstead was able to buy a farm and land to start a living. He became a farmer and started a life with his family. -
Armstead Married
Armstead was able to start a family in New Kent on his farm that he had been working on. He lived the rest of his life happily with his wife and children. -
War of 1812
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Trail of Tears
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Armstead Dies