Flashcard on Catherine Williams and Buffalo Soldiers

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Who was the first black woman to enlist and serve in the United States Army?

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Catherine Williams

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What was the role of Buffalo soldiers in the United States Army?

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Horse riders

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When were the Buffalo soldiers formed?

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September 21, 1866

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What was the fake name used by Catherine Williams when enlisting in the army?

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William Cafe

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What disease did Catherine Williams contract while serving in the army?

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Smallpox

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How many hospital stays did it take for Catherine Williams' gender to be revealed?

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Two

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How tall was Catherine Williams?

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Five feet nine inches

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What was the nickname given to the Buffalo Soldiers by the Plains Indians?

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Buffalo Soldiers

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Did Catherine Williams see combat during her time in the army?

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No

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What did Catherine Williams do after being discharged from the army?

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Helped her mother run an orphanage