How did churches contribute to the early civil rights movement in Montgomery?
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Correct answer: They gave leadership, meeting places, networks, and moral support
Black churches were crucial institutions in the Montgomery movement. They offered trusted leadership, gathering spaces, and communication networks that helped sustain collective action.
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