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Buffalo Soldiers - A Proud Tradition Quiz


Buffalo Soldier was a name given to African-American soldiers by the Native American tribes they fought against. It is a term of honor in the American military.

A multiple-choice quiz by tazman6619. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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tazman6619
Time
4 mins
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322,045
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. Although African-American regiments had fought in the Civil War, it was not until their deployment out west that they received their nickname. Exactly how that came about is up for debate. Of the four origins listed below, which one is NOT a plausible explanation? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Buffalo Soldier regiments, African-Americans were allowed to serve as non-commissioned officers but were never allowed to serve as commissioned officers.


Question 3 of 10
3. There are four regiments in the US Military that were originally Buffalo Soldier regiments; two were cavalry and two were infantry. Three remained in active service into the 21st Century. Which one was deactivated at the end of World War II? (Hint: The last shall be first) Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Buffalo Soldiers faced many different Native American tribes on the frontier. Of the following which is NOT a tribe they could have faced? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The 10th Cavalry spent much time in Arizona helping to hunt down renegade Apaches. Who was the last Apache leader to surrender? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which famous American general gained the nickname "Black Jack" for his time serving with the 10th Cavalry as a young lieutenant? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1997 there was a TV movie called "Buffalo Soldiers". The main star was this actor famous for starring in another movie series with Mel Gibson. Who was this actor? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Battle of Tayacoba, in which four Buffalo Soldiers were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, took place in Cuba during which war? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who had a hit song entitled "Buffalo Soldier" that was a tribute to these brave fighting men? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1866, by Act of Congress, the African American regiments were established. What was the makeup of the original six regiments? Hint



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1. Although African-American regiments had fought in the Civil War, it was not until their deployment out west that they received their nickname. Exactly how that came about is up for debate. Of the four origins listed below, which one is NOT a plausible explanation?

Answer: It originated with the Iroquois chief Shikellamy

All are possible explanations except chief Shikellamy. He died in 1748, more than a century before the Buffalo Soldiers even existed. Also, the Buffalo Soldiers had no dealings with the Iroquois since they were a Northeastern group of tribes. The Buffalo Soldiers fought against tribes West of the Mississippi.
2. In Buffalo Soldier regiments, African-Americans were allowed to serve as non-commissioned officers but were never allowed to serve as commissioned officers.

Answer: False

This is false. Although African-American units, Buffalo Soldiers among them, were originally set up to be commanded by white officers and most officers were white, some African-American officers did serve. Among them were Henry Flipper, the first African-American graduate of West Point, and William McBryar, who won the Congressional Medal of Honor as a Sergeant and later became a Commissioned officer.
3. There are four regiments in the US Military that were originally Buffalo Soldier regiments; two were cavalry and two were infantry. Three remained in active service into the 21st Century. Which one was deactivated at the end of World War II? (Hint: The last shall be first)

Answer: 25th Infantry

The 25th Infantry Regiment was part of the 93rd Infantry Division, serving in the Pacific Theater in WWII. It was deactivated in 1946. During its years on the American frontier it served in Texas, Dakota Territory, Minnesota, and Montana. As of 2010, the 9th Cavalry, 10th Cavalry, and 24th Infantry were still active units in the American Military.
4. The Buffalo Soldiers faced many different Native American tribes on the frontier. Of the following which is NOT a tribe they could have faced?

Answer: Iroquois

The Iroquois were a confederation of tribes in the Northeastern United States. The Buffalo Soldiers never had any dealings with them. The other three were all tribes that the Buffalo Soldiers did fight against at one time or another. Others they encountered in what is now Oklahoma, then the Indian Territory, were the Cheyennes, Sioux, Cherokee, Osage, Pawnee, and Choctaw among others.
5. The 10th Cavalry spent much time in Arizona helping to hunt down renegade Apaches. Who was the last Apache leader to surrender?

Answer: Geronimo

The 10th Cavalry fought one of the last battles of the Apache Wars well after the surrender of Geronimo in 1886. On March 7, 1890, elements of the 10th and the 4th Cavalry encountered renegade Apaches north of Globe, Arizona. A man from each unit would win the Congressional Medal of Honor in the fighting. Sgt. William McBryar's (Company K, 10th Cavalry) citation reads: "Distinguished himself for coolness, bravery and marksmanship while his troop was in pursuit of hostile Apache Indians."
(source: www.history.army.mil in the medal of honor section)
6. Which famous American general gained the nickname "Black Jack" for his time serving with the 10th Cavalry as a young lieutenant?

Answer: John Pershing

John "Black Jack" Pershing commanded a troop of the 10th Cavalry for over a year in 1895-1896. After this he moved on to West Point. It was at West Point where he earned the nickname. It was given to him by cadets unhappy over his strictness. In 1898 he was once again attached to the 10th Cavalry and was cited for bravery in the charge up San Juan Hill. Throughout his career he was a champion of the African-American soldier. The name that started out derisively became an accolade and term of endearment over the years.
(source: the National Parks Service website)
7. In 1997 there was a TV movie called "Buffalo Soldiers". The main star was this actor famous for starring in another movie series with Mel Gibson. Who was this actor?

Answer: Danny Glover

Danny Glover starred in "Buffalo Soldiers" as Sgt. Wyatt. It was set in New Mexico but filmed in Cochise County, Arizona. Both states were states where the Buffalo Soldiers served. The movie depicts Sgt. Wyatt going after an Apache chief, Victorio. Both the 9th and 10th Cavalry were involved in the campaign against Victorio in 1879-1880.

Although a fictionalized account, the setting of the final confrontation at Rattlesnake Springs is historically accurate as the 10th did have a major confrontation with the Apaches there.
8. The Battle of Tayacoba, in which four Buffalo Soldiers were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, took place in Cuba during which war?

Answer: Spanish-American War

The Battle of Tayacoba took place during the Spanish-American War. The battle was an attempt to resupply Cuban rebels fighting against the Spanish. A recon team had been sent ashore and was ambushed by the Spanish. Several attempts were made to rescue the team, all ending in disaster. Finally one last attempt was made by four members of the 10th Cavalry.

It was successful and the recon team was rescued. Dennis Bell, William Thompkins, Fitz Lee, and George Wanton of the 10th were awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions.

Their citation reads: "Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts had been frustrated." (source: www.history.army.mil in the medal of honor section)
9. Who had a hit song entitled "Buffalo Soldier" that was a tribute to these brave fighting men?

Answer: Bob Marley

"Buffalo Soldier" was released posthumously in May 1983 on the "Confrontation" album, and became one of Marley's biggest hits. He wrote it because he saw what the Buffalo Soldiers went through as a symbol of black resistance.
10. In 1866, by Act of Congress, the African American regiments were established. What was the makeup of the original six regiments?

Answer: Two Cavalry regiments and Four Infantry regiments

Originally Congress established two Cavalry regiments, the 9th and the 10th, and four Infantry regiments, the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st. In 1869, the 39th and the 40th were reorganized into the 24th Infantry Regiment and the 38th and the 41st were reorganized into the the 25th Infantry Regiment.
Source: Author tazman6619

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