Which of the following statements accurately describes of black Presbyterian,Congregational,and Episcopal churches after the Civil War?
A) They were formed only after the Civil War by freed blacks.
B) Their services were more rowdy and vocal than slave religious ceremonies had been.
C) Their membership included the more prosperous, and lighter skinned, blacks in society.
D) They died out after the Civil War.

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These churches often attracted the more prosperous and lighter-skinned African Americans in society. They represented a segment of the black community that had either been free before the Civil War or had gained a certain level of prosperity and status afterwards. These congregations were seen as more respectable and were often associated with a higher social status within the African American community.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes of Black Presbyterian,Congregational,and