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Who gave the 10th Cavalry the nickname Buffalo Soldiers?

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Who gave the 10th Cavalry the nickname Buffalo Soldiers?

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The Cheyenne. Before the Civil War, African-Americans were not allowed to join the U.S. Army. During the Civil War, some African-Americans fought as volunteers with the U.S. Army. After the Civil War, African-Americans were allowed to join the U.S. Army as a soldier. In 1866, four African-American regiments were created in the U.S. Army. They were the 9th and 10th Cavalry (soldiers who fought on horseback) and the 24th and 25th Infantry (soldiers who marched and fought on foot). The regiments were all African-American, and the officers were white. These four regiments were stationed in the West for almost 30 years. In 1867, the 9th Cavalry was stationed in Texas, and 10th Cavalry was stationed in Kansas. Just four months after arriving in the west, the 10th Cavalry fought against the Cheyenne and Arapaho. The 10th Cavalry fought bravely, and they were given the nickname of Buffalo Soldiers by the Cheyenne. The nickname Buffalo Soldiers was a compliment; the Cheyenne regarded the buffal

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