Exploring the Exodusters' Journey to Kansas

Who were the Exodusters?

• European immigrants arriving in New York

• White Americans moving to the South

• Native Americans moving westward

• Black Americans fleeing the South after the Civil War

Why did the Exodusters leave the South?

• To escape the injustices continuing after slavery

• To enroll in educational institutions

• To find jobs in the industrial North

• To join the gold rush in California

How did Black St. Louisans assist the Exodusters?

• By teaching them farming skills

• By supplying meals, clothing, and cash

• By offering transportation services

• By providing legal advice

Who was Charleton Tandy?

• A civil rights activist

• A steamboat captain

• The mayor of St. Louis

• A plantation owner

What was the Colored Refugee Relief Board?

• A school for Black children

• A government agency

• A local church group

• An organization to help Exodusters