The Rough Riders were a voluntary cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt.
The Rough Riders, on horseback, led the charge up Kettle Hill. Kettle Hill was the last hill to conquer before troops could move into Santiago. The Rough Riders unit was made up of cowboys from the West and horse riding enthusiasts from wealthy backgrounds. This cavalry unit typically fought alongside the black armed unit. </span>
Theodore Roosevelt's charge up kettle hill resulted in the death of at least one hundred men who were part of the first volunteer cavalry called, Rough Riders.
