What motivated the mass migration of many African Americans to Kansas in the 1800s?(1 point)

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Factories hiring African American workers were opening in towns throughout the state.
Factories hiring African American workers were opening in towns throughout the state.

There was a large amount of unused land that African Americans could claim to start ranches.
There was a large amount of unused land that African Americans could claim to start ranches.

African Americans could have their passage to Kansas paid for by rich businessmen by agreeing to work on the railroad.
African Americans could have their passage to Kansas paid for by rich businessmen by agreeing to work on the railroad.

Benjamin “Pap” Singleton encouraged African Americans to move to Kansas for better opportunities.

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Benjamin “Pap” Singleton encouraged African Americans to move to Kansas for better opportunities.

Benjamin "Pap" Singleton was a significant figure in the migration of African Americans to Kansas during the late 1800s, promoting the idea of a better life and opportunities in the West.