Question

What is true about the Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers?

A- Rough Riders were led by Theodore Roosevelt, and the Buffalo Soldiers were originally African Americans.
B- Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers went into war against each other.
C- Rough Riders went to war against the U.S., while Buffalo Soldiers were allies of the U.S.
D- Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers went into war against Cuba.

Answer 1

The Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers fought alongside each other as allies against Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the Spanish-American War, the Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers fought together as allies against Spain. Although Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders are often more well-known, the African American Buffalo Soldiers played a crucial role in the U.S. victory in Cuba. These experienced Black veterans fought alongside the Rough Riders in several battles and were instrumental in their success.