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

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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.

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.

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

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The correct response is:

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

Benjamin "Pap" Singleton was a prominent figure in the migration movement, promoting the idea of settling in Kansas as a way to escape the oppressive conditions in the South and to seek better opportunities for black Americans.