__ 6. Which statement would most likely be said by James Armistead? A. "I must gain my freedom, therefore I must fight for the British" B. "No one deserves more respect than George Washington" C. "I will risk my life to spy on British troops" D. "My community needs to hear about the approaching British, I must warn them"

## Step 1<br />The problem is a comprehension question based on a historical context. The question asks us to identify the statement that James Armistead would most likely say. <br /><br />## Step 2<br />James Armistead was an enslaved African American who served as a spy during the American Revolutionary War. He was known for his bravery and willingness to risk his life to gather intelligence on British troops.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Given this context, we can evaluate each of the options. Option A suggests that Armistead would fight for the British to gain his freedom, which is not consistent with his known actions. Option B suggests that Armistead would respect George Washington, but this does not reflect his known actions. Option D suggests that Armistead would warn his community about the British, but this does not reflect his known actions.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option C, "I will risk my life to spy on British troops", with Armistead's known actions and motivations. He was known for his bravery and willingness to risk his life to gather intelligence on British troops.