Which group of settlers was known as exodusters?

Answer 1

Exodusters were African American settlers who migrated to Kansas and other parts of the western United States in the late 19th century, particularly during the 1870s. This movement was largely in response to the oppressive conditions and racial discrimination they faced in the South following the Civil War. The term "Exodusters" is derived from their quest for freedom and opportunity, reminiscent of the biblical Exodus. They sought to establish new lives and communities where they could escape the systemic racism and economic hardships prevalent in their previous environments.