Exodusters and Nicodemus History

The video discusses the Exodusters, African Americans who migrated from the South to Kansas post-Civil War. It explores the push factors like discrimination and violence, and pull factors such as Kansas's anti-slavery stance and economic opportunities. The challenges of sharecropping and the promise of land ownership in Kansas are highlighted. The rise and fall of Nicodemus, Kansas, a settlement for Exodusters, is also covered.

What were the Exodusters primarily seeking by moving to Kansas?

• Higher wages in factories

• Access to better education

• Opportunities for land ownership

• Better weather conditions

Which of the following was a major push factor for the Exodusters?

• Lack of entertainment

• Discrimination and violence

• High taxes

• Poor transportation

How did Kansas appeal to the Exodusters as a destination?

• It had a warm climate

• It was known for its gold mines

• It opposed slavery during the Civil War

• It offered free education

What economic system kept many African-Americans from saving money to buy land?

• Sharecropping

• Bartering

• Feudalism

• Industrialization

What was one of the incentives for Exodusters to move to Kansas?

• Access to the ocean

• Free transportation

• Cheap land and good soil

• Guaranteed employment

Who was a key promoter of the Exoduster movement to Kansas?

• Frederick Douglass

• Benjamin Singleton

• Harriet Tubman

• Booker T. Washington

What was a significant challenge faced by the town of Nicodemus?

• Frequent natural disasters

• Political instability

• Economic downturn

• Lack of water supply

What was the initial population of Nicodemus at its peak?

• 500 people

• 1500 people

• 700 people

• 1000 people

What type of businesses were present in Nicodemus during its thriving period?

• Factories and mills

• Farming cooperatives

• General stores and a saloon

• Tech companies

What was the ultimate fate of Nicodemus after its initial success?

• It became a major city

• It faced decline after an unthinkable event

• It was abandoned due to natural disasters

• It merged with a neighboring town