The Buffalo Soldiers
Informational (nonfiction) 963 words, Level Q (Grade 3), Lexile 950L
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After the Civil War ended, the U.S. Army formed the regiments that would come to be known as the buffalo soldiers. In the face of racial discrimination, hardship, and deadly violence, the buffalo soldiers displayed incredible courage. Their service is an important chapter in the history of the United States. The Buffalo Soldiers can also be used to teach students how to sequence events and recognize and use correct subject-verb agreement.
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