History of North America

What best describes how important African American churches were to the success of freedom after civil war?

The correct answer is: They provided a safe space.

African American churches were important to the success of freedom after the Civil War because they provided a safe space for African Americans to organize and plan for their freedom. Churches were often the only place where African Americans could meet without fear of reprisals from whites, and they provided a network of support and information that was essential to the success of the freedom movement.