Exodusters

The video, presented by Mr. Beat, explores the Exoduster movement, the first voluntary mass migration of African Americans in the U.S. Post-slavery, African Americans faced severe challenges in the South, including racism and economic hardship. Benjamin Singleton, a former slave, proposed moving to Kansas for better opportunities. Many African Americans followed, establishing settlements like Nicodemus. Despite hardships, such as disease and resistance from white Americans, the Exodusters paved the way for future migrations and the establishment of African American towns, leaving a lasting legacy.

What was the primary reason for the Exoduster movement?

• To establish a new government

• To join the military

• To escape the harsh conditions in the South

• To find gold in California

Who was Benjamin Papp Singleton?

• A former slave who encouraged migration to Kansas

• A Southern plantation owner

• A Civil War general

• A famous abolitionist

Why was Kansas considered an ideal place for African Americans to migrate?

• It was close to the ocean

• It had a large African American population

• It had a warm climate

• It was a free state with available land

What was the significance of the settlement of Nicodemus?

• It was a major industrial hub

• It was the largest city in Kansas

• It was a thriving community until bypassed by the railroad

• It was the first African American settlement in the North

What challenges did the Exodusters face during their migration?

• Severe weather conditions

• Lack of transportation

• Hostile Native American tribes

• Yellow fever and being stranded

How did organizations help the stranded Exodusters in St. Louis?

• By offering free housing

• By sending them back to the South

• By raising money for their journey to Kansas

• By providing jobs

What was the main reason many African Americans believed they would get a free trip to Kansas?

• Word of mouth

• Government promises

• Newspaper advertisements

• Misleading promotional literature

What was the impact of the Exodusters on future African American migrations?

• They paved the way for future migrations

• They discouraged others from migrating

• They led to stricter migration laws

• They had no significant impact

What is the significance of Nicodemus today?

• It is a major tourist attraction

• It is a ghost town

• It is a National Historic Landmark

• It is the capital of Kansas

What was the population change in Kansas Territory from 1855 to 1880?

• It increased from 151 to over 43,000 free blacks

• It remained the same

• It doubled

• It decreased significantly