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Diane · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

What prompted black members of St. George's Methodist Church in Philadelphia to separate and form their own church?

A) White members advocated returning some of the black members to slavery.
B) Whites erupted in violence during service, beating several black clergy members.
C) White members tried to prevent a black member from praying in what trustees considered the white section of the church.
D) White members refused to support the Underground Railroad.

Question 2

What prominent Protestant denomination arose from black efforts to establish a separate church in Philadelphia?

A) African Methodist Episcopal
B) Baptist
C) Catholics
D) Nation of Islam