Why do many african-americans were eager to move west

The correct answer is that there was more living and education opportunities as well as job opportunities for them to pursue. Hope this helps. :)

abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.

imma say false because i dont know anything about this.