Buffalo Soldiers and National Parks

When were the Buffalo Soldiers formed?

• During the Civil War

• After the Civil War

• During the Spanish-American War

• During the Mexican Revolution

What was the main purpose of the Buffalo Soldiers?

• To fight in major conflicts

• To protect and assist with westward expansion

• To serve as National Park Rangers

• To rebuild the country after the Civil War

Why did many African Americans join the military?

• To escape plantation life

• To fight against Native Americans

• To serve their country during wartime

• To gain opportunities for sharecropping

What was the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the national parks?

• To fight forest fires

• To create and build park infrastructure

• To evict timber thieves

• To stop poachers

Who was Colonel Charles Young?

• The superintendent of Sequoia National Park

• The leader of the Buffalo Soldiers

• The third African American to graduate from West Point

• The president of the United States

What did the Buffalo Soldiers build in Sequoia National Park?

• Roads and trails

• Buildings

• Wagons

• Giant sequoia trees

What is the significance of the Buffalo Soldiers scenic route in Sequoia National Park?

• It is home to the world's largest trees

• It was built by the Buffalo Soldiers

• It is a popular hiking trail

• It leads to the edge of a beautiful grove of giant sequoia trees

What did the Buffalo Soldiers introduce to the national parks?

• The Buffalo Soldiers scenic route

• The Smokey the Bear hat

• The Montana peak hat

• The Vivienne Westwood hat

Who is Sheldon Johnson?

• A legendary Ranger in Yosemite

• The superintendent of Sequoia National Park

• The leader of the Buffalo Soldiers

• The creator of the Buffalo Soldiers scenic route

What is the purpose of Sheldon Johnson's one-man play?

• To educate people about the Buffalo Soldiers

• To entertain visitors in Yosemite

• To honor the Native Americans

• To promote the national parks