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.

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

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Singleton was a key figure in promoting the migration of African Americans to Kansas during the late 19th century as part of the Exoduster movement, seeking better opportunities and to escape the oppression in the South.