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

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

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 key figure in the migration movement known as the Exoduster movement, which saw many African Americans move to Kansas in search of greater freedom and opportunities after the Civil War.