Many faced discrimination.
This i do not know sadly but i did some research for you and google says and i quote
"When Virginia declared its secession from the Union in April 1861, Lee chose to follow his home state, despite his desire for the country to remain intact and an offer of a senior Union command. During the first year of the Civil War, Lee served as a senior military adviser to Confederate President Jefferson Davis".
Answer: C. They converted to Christianity and established ties to the Church
The Franks were able to create a connection to the Catholic Church after they have decided to be converted to Christianity and was able to established connections or ties to the church.
Its d they all spent money on the drug and didnt want or have any to contribute to the economy