In at least 150 words, make an argument in defense of promoting the desires and Interests of Individuals above the publlc good. Use reason and evidence to support your argument.

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.

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

explanation:

b. the right to wage war and make peace

but equal

explanation:

plessy v. ferguson (1896) is an important us supreme court decision that kept racial segregation based on "separate but equal". however, these racially segregated trains and places were not actually equal. plessy v. ferguson (1896) was finally overturned by brown v. board of education in 1954.