Who were the Buffalo Soldiers and what role did they have in the Klondike Gold Rush? Objective Students will: • Conduct research about the Buffalo Soldiers and the Western frontier • Think critically about law, order, and racial tensions in the 1890s • Write a paragraph about what they learned about the Buffalo Soldiers Preparation Materials Needed Internet or library access for research Map of the US states and territories from 1890-1900 Pencil or pen Lesson Hook/Preview Who were the original protectors of the National Parks before the National Park Service was established? Why was the milita Duration: 60 Minutes.