Exodusters

The video discusses the Exoduster movement, the first voluntary mass migration of African Americans in the U.S., primarily to Kansas. Post-slavery, African Americans faced severe challenges in the South, prompting Benjamin Singleton to advocate for relocation to Kansas, where free land was available. The movement saw the establishment of African American colonies like Nicodemus. Despite hardships, including disease and resistance, the Exodusters paved the way for future migrations and the creation of African American towns, leaving a lasting legacy.

What was the primary reason for the Exoduster movement?

• To find gold in the West

• To escape the harsh conditions in the South

• To establish new trade routes

• To join the military

Who was Benjamin Papp Singleton?

• A famous abolitionist

• A former slave who encouraged migration to Kansas

• A Civil War general

• A politician from the North

Why was Kansas considered an ideal place for African Americans to migrate?

• It was close to the ocean

• It offered free land under the Homestead Act

• It was known for its gold mines

• It had a warm climate

What was the significance of Nicodemus, Kansas?

• It was a thriving African American settlement

• It was the capital of Kansas

• It was a famous battlefield

• It was a major railroad hub

What challenges did the Exodusters face during their migration?

• Severe weather conditions

• Yellow fever and being stranded

• Lack of transportation

• Hostile Native American tribes

How did the Kansas Freedmen's Relief Association assist the Exodusters?

• By providing jobs

• By raising money to help them reach Kansas

• By offering free education

• By building homes for them

What was the impact of the Exodusters on future African American migrations?

• They led to stricter migration laws

• They paved the way for future migrations

• They discouraged others from migrating

• They had no significant impact

What was the population change in Kansas Territory from 1855 to 1880?

• It decreased significantly

• It remained the same

• It increased from 151 to over 43,000 free blacks

• It doubled

What does the term 'Exodusters' refer to?

• A political party

• A religious sect

• A group of gold miners

• African Americans who migrated to Kansas

Why was Nicodemus designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976?

• For being the first town in Kansas

• For its architectural beauty

• For its legacy as an African American settlement

• For its role in the Civil War