Question

who were the exodusters? a. seasonal farm workers from mexico in the southwest b. government officials who promoted scientific farming techniques in the great plains c. native americans who resisted complying with the dawes act d. african-americans who left the south in 1879 and became farmers and laborers in kansas

Answer 1

The Exodusters were African-Americans who left the Southern United States in 1879 and migrated to Kansas seeking a better life as farmers and laborers. This migration was one of the first mass movements of African Americans after the Civil War and was motivated by several factors, including racism, poverty, and a desire for political and economic opportunity.

The term "Exodusters" comes from the biblical story of Exodus, in which the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt and journeyed to the Promised Land. Similarly, the Exodusters saw Kansas as a Promised Land where they could escape the oppression and discrimination they faced in the South and build a better life for themselves and their families.

Once in Kansas, the Exodusters faced many challenges, including discrimination, poverty, and limited access to land and resources. However, they also established thriving communities and played an important role in the development of Kansas and other parts of the West.