1)
in the first half of the 20th century, literacy tests, poll taxes, and grandfather clauses were passed by the southern states in order to
a)
deny suffrage to women.
b)
end the reconstruction era.
c)
deny suffrage to african americans.
d)
pay for the growing new deal programs.

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.