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The song Buffalo Soldier written by Bob Marley is typically related to slavery history is about the deliverance of African slaves', who were brought from Africa to America. The main purpose of this song is to show the understanding of cruelty events done to Africans on the ships as Bob Marley described through his lyrics that is mentioned. In the times of when they were slaves. The lyrics introduced very powerful words, slavery, and Freedom.These two powerful words stand the injustice of the slaves who were misled into ships to America that is represented by his lyrics in “Buffalo Soldier” and understanding of the Africans who were deceived into thinking they're going to live a better life. but had been made slaves to serve them in their …show more content…

From this song “Buffalo Soldier“written by Bob Marley I’ve shown the struggle of African slaves history behind their stories by comparing it to Bob Marley’s Lyrics. Clarifying through the lyrics made sure it was clear to what we talking about and unfairness to Slavery that began in the late 1800’s and only ceased until 1865. This made me reflect on the Historical truth revealed about racism through the lyrics. A phrase from his lyrics also stood out was ,”Buffalo Soldier, in the heart of america” is described in the term Buffalo Soldiers that were bestowed by the Plains Indians, who were the soldiers' enemies. Despite their enmity, however, the name reveals the respect many Native Americans accorded to the black soldiers. the Buffalo Soldiers played a crucial, though often overlooked role in the history of westward expansion. By protecting settlers, the Buffalo Soldiers paved the way for the settlement of the west and the creation of the United

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