How did free-Blacks in the North enter the protestant churches and what impact did they have on Reconstruction

Question

Black Protestant Churches assisted the free-Blacks from the South after the Civil War.

Answer 1

Wrong section. Re post this question in history. God bless.

Answer 2

There was very little integration of free-blacks in the North during the Reconstruction. The North still had prejudice then and long after. The only time there was integration in the Northern churches was in the remote rural areas, where it was felt that the free-blacks should have a place to worship, so they were allowed to attend. Most of the time they were allowed to sit outside the building and listen through open windows. During bad weather, they were allowed in the back of the churches or in a special balcony.

In due time the blacks constructed their own churches, many times with the help of affluent white people who provided lumber and materials at either a reduced cost or free.

The segregation in worship was due in great part to the differences in the manner in which they held services. The blacks wanted a more involved congregation with shouting and singing. They tended to be more physical in their expression of Gods love and grace than white people and the segregation was wanted by the blacks as much as the whites.

Answer 3

They brought their culture with them to the church. you can see evidence of that today, the way many of the churches worship.