Buffalo Soldiers

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By: BuffaloSoldier9 (28 month(s) ago)

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Buffalo Soldiers : 

Buffalo Soldiers By David Borchardt

Black Veterans of the Civil War : 

Black Veterans of the Civil War Searched for a new life after Civil War Many volunteered in regular U.S. Army They were necessary to help tame the Western Frontier

The Regiments : 

The Regiments Six regiments created in 1866 Six reduced to four in 1869 Two Cavalry Units: 9th & 10th Two Infantry Units: 24th & 25th Black Regiments segregated

Why They Joined the Army : 

Why They Joined the Army To better their lives To escape the hardships of their past To gain respect For monthly pay ($13.00) Housing, education, medical care, and pension

Segregation : 

Segregation Black and white soldiers were separated Had to be commanded by white officers Black officers were accepted in the late 1800’s

Henry O. Flipper : 

Henry O. Flipper First black West Point graduate Graduated in 1877 Earned the title “Officer,” but couldn’t command men TERRIBLE school conditions

Hardships : 

Hardships Widespread opposition to black artillery-men Believed to be unintelligent Inferior living conditions to that of a white soldier Temperatures ranged from VERY hot to very cold Disease Racism

How their Name Came to be : 

How their Name Came to be Named by Indians Several opinions Cheyenne Warriors Comanche Tribe

Why “Buffalo Soldiers?” : 

Why “Buffalo Soldiers?” For their dark skin and thick, curly hair Buffalo coats worn in the winter For their fierceness The men took it as a sign of respect

Forts in the West : 

Forts in the West Built by U.S. government Forts made settlers feel secure Needed protection from Indian Raids Also needed protection from bandits

Violence in the Western Frontier : 

Violence in the Western Frontier Soldiers were often attacked by outlaws Also attacked by Indians The Buffalo Soldiers even protected Indians Bandits and cattle-thieves roamed freely on plains

U.S. Western Expansion : 

U.S. Western Expansion Helped establish telegraph lines (connecting the West to Rest) Made it safe for pioneers to travel to the West Stopped Indian uprisings

Spanish American War (1898) : 

Spanish American War (1898) Buffalo Soldiers sent to Cuba Fought with Teddy Roosevelt’s troops Many soldiers died Established bravery in battles of the war Selflessly nursed sick troops when others would not

Continued U.S. Expansion Efforts : 

Continued U.S. Expansion Efforts Fought in Puerto Rico Fought in the Philippines Era of the Buffalo Soldiers came to an end during the 1st and 2nd World Wars

Recognition : 

Recognition Heroism was largely forgotten until recently Deserve a place in history Should be recognized for their bravery and sacrifice

My Thesis has Been… : 

My Thesis has Been…

CONFIRMED : 

CONFIRMED America’s West would not have become what it is today without these forgotten heroes: The Buffalo Soldiers They deserve our honor and recognition!

Bibliography : 

Bibliography www.buffalosoldier.net/ www.42explore2.com/bufldier.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Soldier www.buffalosoldiers-law-tonftsill.org/history.htm The Buffalo Soldiers (by Alice K. Flanagan) The Black Soldier (By Jay David and Elaine Crane Soldiers of Freedom (by Kai Wright)