Kansas appeared to many African Americans as the promised land, a place of hope and opportunity amidst the struggles of the South. After the Civil War, the state became a symbol of freedom, offering a chance to escape the oppressive conditions of slavery and racial discrimination. The vast, open landscapes of Kansas represented not only fertile land for farming but also the potential for a new beginning away from the hardships they had endured. Many believed that in Kansas, they could build communities based on equality and self-determination, free from the systemic racism that pervaded their lives elsewhere. Ultimately, for those like John Solomon Lewis, Kansas embodied the aspirations of countless African Americans seeking a brighter future.
When I lanadd on soil [ of Kansas ] I looked on da ground n i ays dis is free found.Then I looked on da heaven n I saw them is free n beautiful heavens. Then I look within my heart and I say 2 myself, I wonder y I was never free b4?"
Dis experience of John Solomon Lewis was 1 of many dat were charged in blck churhces across da South
Write a paragraph ( 5 sentences ) dat exp;Ian's y Kansas looked like da promised land 2 African Americans. COmpose complete sentences dat illustrate proper Grammer n spelling.
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