Which of the following were factors that contributed to the near-extinction of the buffalo? choose all that apply. 3 answers demand for buffalo hides increased in the east. open ranges where buffalo grazed were destroyed by settlements. migration patterns were destroyed by herding buffalo south. after disease and drought, there was competition among animals for survival. a chemical fertilizer used by farmers was extremely poisonous to the buffalo.

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.