Question 4 of 10
Which sentence describes the Buffalo Soldiers' participation in the Spanish-American War?
A.
They turned against the Rough Riders during battle.
B.
They aided Cuban rebels in an effort to burn sugar mills.
C.
They helped to secure a U.S. victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
D.
They helped to capture Emilio Aguinaldo in the Philippines.
C. They helped to secure a U.S. victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
To find the correct answer, we can start by analyzing each option:
Option A says that the Buffalo Soldiers turned against the Rough Riders during battle. To find out if this is true, we can research the Buffalo Soldiers' participation in the Spanish-American War and look for any conflicts or disagreements with the Rough Riders.
Option B claims that the Buffalo Soldiers aided Cuban rebels in an effort to burn sugar mills. To validate this statement, we can examine historical records or articles about the Buffalo Soldiers' activities during the war.
Option C suggests that the Buffalo Soldiers helped secure a U.S. victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill. To verify this, we can look for information about the Battle of San Juan Hill and the role played by the Buffalo Soldiers.
Option D states that the Buffalo Soldiers helped capture Emilio Aguinaldo in the Philippines. To confirm this, we can investigate the Buffalo Soldiers' involvement in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War and see if they played a key role in capturing Emilio Aguinaldo.
By conducting research and examining historical sources related to the Buffalo Soldiers' participation in the Spanish-American War, we can determine which of the options accurately describes their actions during that time.
The correct answer is:
C. They helped to secure a U.S. victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill.