Which of the following statements about religious life among African-Americans in southern cities is true?
A) Blacks usually worshipped in churches where they sat side by side with whites.
B) Urban free blacks sometimes formed their own churches.
C) African-Americans, free and slave, were banned from religious services.
D) Free blacks could worship publicly, but slaves were not permitted to do so.
E) The formation of the Afro-Catholic Church in 1844 was a major development in black Christianity.

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Urban free blacks often formed their own churches as a response to racial segregation and discrimination in predominantly white churches. This allowed them a space to practice their faith freely and foster a sense of community and identity.

Which of the Following Statements About Religious Life Among African-Americans