Question

Which statement explains the origin of the name "Buffalo Soldiers"?

A. The name indicates the city in the United States where the soldiers were based.
B. The name was given to U.S. soldiers who slaughtered buffalo.
C. The name refers to the fact that American Indians would sometimes ride buffalo while fighting U.S. soldiers.
D. American Indians gave the name to African American soldiers in the U.S. Army out of respect.

Answer 1

D. American Indians gave the name to African American soldiers in the U.S. Army out of respect

Step-by-step explanation:

Because, the African American were strong and helped to fight Indians in order to maintain peace. They were very strong and they faught like using the strength of the buffalo. so i believe that, this is when the american indians had given them that name.