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How did black churches help African Americans in the North?

O The churches illegally taught them to read and write.
The churches taught white churches about the evils of slavery.

O The churches taught white churches about the evils of slavery.

O The churches helped them organize politically.

O The churches ran African American candidates for president.

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Answer:

Black preachers provided leadership, encouraged education and economic growth, and were often the primary link between the black and white communities. The black church established and/or maintained the first black schools and encouraged community members to fund these schools and other public services.

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