Define the characteristics of the free Black communities that emerged after the American Revolution. Remember to include details about the development of independent Black churches and the distinctions of communities that developed in the North, the Chesapeake, the Upper South and Deep South. What issues did these communities face regarding violence and various laws set in place in states/territories looking to restrict the growth and freedoms of the African American population in these locations

Define the characteristics of the free Black communities that emerged after the American Revolution. Remember to include details about the development of independent Black churches and the distinctions of communities that developed in the North, the Chesapeake, the Upper South and Deep South. What issues did these communities face regarding violence and various laws set in place in states/territories looking to restrict the growth and freedoms of the African American population in these locations