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    Buffalo Soldiers were made up of former slaves, freemen and black Civil War Soldiers. Buffalo Soldiers got their names from the Indians because of the way they looked. Their short curly hair and their dark faces reminded Indians of buffalo. Another reason they were called Buffalo Soldiers is because of their fierce way of fighting reminded the Indians of the way the buffalo fought. The last reason they were called the Buffalo Soldiers was because they often wore thick coats made of buffalo hide

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    Buffalo Soldiers The focal point of my paper will be on the changes in the United States (US) armed forces over the last century. I chose to compare the Buffalo Soldiers, who existed from 1867-1896, and their experiences with the current state of the US armed forces. I was drawn to author, ZZ Packer’s “Buffalo Soldiers” because of my experience in the US armed services and, as I read the book it became clear that the US armed services today is very different from what it was at the time when the

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    commitments in numerous zones of the west: on the farm, in wars, furthermore in trade. In this paper, I will convey to light a dominant part of the numerous commitments that blacks made to help make the American west what it is known today as “The Buffalo Soldiers”. Numerous individuals convey the confusion

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    Buffalo Soldiers Meaning

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    Buffalo Soldier is a song written by Bob Marley and Noel G. Williams in 1980. It is about the African slaves who were brought to America to serve in the military. Bob Marley discoursed the themes of human rights and social justice to draw attention to black slavery. The term ‘Buffalo Soldier’ was used for the black cavalry soldiers fought against the Native Americans during Indian War between 1867 and 1870. As a singer who is considered as the political voice, Bob Marley once again emphasized on

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    they were simply giving them a name that explained to the other native Americans who they were. The buffalo was tough, brave, and meant to be respected. So, therefore the black men were just like them and that’s why they called them that. These strong brave men were not only fighters but they also had other jobs too. They had way more responsibility then the white fighters. The Buffalo Soldiers had to herd cattle, escort settlers, and railroad crews. They also, had to set up camp for the white

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    Within this anthology, the authors detail how Buffalo Soldiers contributed to "every war on American soil and abroad with little recognition. They served for less pay, served under white leadership, and served only under dire circumstances." Unlike most books that focus on the skirmishes between Buffalo Soldiers and Indians, it analyzes the black soldiers' service throughout the western territories. The authors' provide detailed accounts of how Buffalo Soldiers prepared the western frontier for white settlement:

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    The four others had all been forced to leave. Although several-hundred thousand black soldiers had courageously fought during the Civil War, white society still persisted in believing that black troops could only function effectively under the command of white officers. Though he had stated that his instructors had always treated him fairly

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    who altered the structure of the country as well. Brave African-American men fought for the freedoms and safety of the citizens, even though they themselves did not receive these benefits. The troops of these men were later recognized as the Buffalo soldiers. It was only white men who could fight for their country, however, slaves were forced to join without given the same rights as the rest of the official military men. In 1866, the Civil Rights Act was placed, which was the law that gave all

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    When the Buffalo Soldier had a war with the Indians.The Indians gave them the name "Buffalo Soldiers" because they looked like the Buffaloes. Their short curly hair and their dark faces. They also thought that they had the animal's spirits. A law was made were it gave permission for them to Calvary. Buffalo Soldiers job was to protect settler as they moved to the west. They worked for the western people. Buffalo Soldiers captured horses, build roads and did many more things such as

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    Buffalo Soldiers “And when he gets to heaven, To St. Peter he will tell, Another soldier reporting sir, I 've served my time in Hell.” - Unknown No other quote can quite describe the Buffalo Soldiers more . The story of the American Buffalo Soldiers is one of patriotism, honor, and the fight against racism. The first official all Black regiment in the US army was the 1st Rhode Island Regiment and was established in July 1778. However, African Americans had been fighting for America since before its

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