Asked by Brittany Villaman on May 21, 2024
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Which of the following statements about the African Methodist Episcopal Church is LEAST accurate?
A) It gained denomination status as a result of a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in its favor.
B) It had its origins in a walkout of black congregants from a racially integrated church which introduced a new segregated seating policy.
C) It was the first black-led denomination in the United States.
D) It gained thousands of adherents along the northeastern seaboard,but failed to spread to the South or the West.
African Methodist Episcopal Church
A historic black church established in the United States, part of the larger Methodist Episcopal tradition.
Segregated Seating Policy
A discriminatory practice of separating people in public places based on race, often found in theaters, transportation, and schools, mainly prior to the civil rights movements.
- Describe significant figures and events in the abolition of slavery and the advancement of civil rights, including the impact of black communities and their religious establishments.
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Ph??c Nguy?n Th?May 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The African Methodist Episcopal Church did indeed spread to the South and the West, contrary to the claim in option D. It became a significant religious movement among African Americans beyond the northeastern seaboard, establishing churches and gaining adherents in various regions of the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Describe significant figures and events in the abolition of slavery and the advancement of civil rights, including the impact of black communities and their religious establishments.
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