Why Did Black Churches Become Such Important Community Institutions Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why did black churches become such important community institutions following the Civil War?

• A) Churches were one place where whites served blacks.
• B) Whites refused to allow blacks in the South to congregate any other way.
• C) Faith was more important in black communities than work or education.
• D) Black churches were large structures that hosted many other organizations.

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