What was the reaction of many southern states to civil rights laws passed by congress? a: they passed black codes to restrict the rights of black people. b: they passed laws for the benefit of former slaves. c: they challenged congress to stop southern states from rejoining the union. ' d: they accused johnson of not properly supporting reconstruction plans.

The correct answer is A) They passed Black Codes to restrict the rights of black people.

The reaction of many Southern states to civil rights laws passed by Congress was that they passed Black Codes to restrict the rights of black people.

Although after the Civil War the Union had given African Americans freedom from slavery, the Southern states did not agree with the decision and decide to pass the Black Code. These great laws in the south that limited the freedom of black people. For instance, Africam Americans in the south were forced to sign labor contracts under the penalty of being arrested or fined if they did not.

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.

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