Question

question 2 of 16
which of the following did african americans control first after the civil war?

a. town governments

b. labor unions

c. schools

d. churches

Explanation:

After the Civil War, African Americans first gained control of churches. Churches were important for community organization, spiritual support, and social cohesion, and they were among the first institutions African Americans could control as they rebuilt their lives and communities. Town governments, labor unions, and schools were either less accessible initially or developed later in the Reconstruction and post - Reconstruction periods.

Answer:

D. Churches