What black institution became the core of free black communities in the North beginning in the 1790s? How and why did this institution become the central focus?
What will be an ideal response?
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Define the black church of the era as arising from slavery days through northern growth to become the bedrock of the black community.
2. Explain that the evolution of the black church in the north was as a segregated institution because whites discriminated against blacks in their churches.
3. Explain the historical development of the AMEC.
4. Note the importance of the black church for assisting other aspects of free black life in the urban North, such as creating leaders, helping escaped slaves, providing education, providing jobs, and serving as voluntary organizations and meeting places.
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