Author Question: What black institution became the core of free black communities in the North beginning in the ... (Read 73 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

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?

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Question 2

Analyze Map 5-2. What does it demonstrate about black participation in the War of 1812?

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Gabe · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Explain the reduced black army military presence as compared to War for Independence because of racism and southern white fears of slave revolts.
2. Comment on the significance of the battles that included black participation such as naval engagements upon the Great Lakes.
3. Note the use of black regiments by the British government in return for freedom for slaves.
4. Comment on the later use of black regiments by New York and black troops by Pennsylvania.
5. Describe the extensive use of black troops by Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.