Meet legendary lawman Bass Reeves. He escaped slavery and found refuge among Native American nations in Indian Territory. The push by the U.S. government to expand westward and encourage settlement led to new hardships—but also enabled Reeves to become one of the first U.S. marshals. In Indian Territory, Reeves rose to the top of his field. But he faced new challenges as Jim Crow laws pushed him out of the marshal service. Saddle up, if you’ve got what it takes!