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Why are there so few accounts written by slaves before the civil war

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NOT ALL SLAVES KNEW HOW. To WRITE. Not A. Lot Got Education

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Because most were illiterate since they were denied a chance at gaining an education before since they were considered slaves and not a technically a US citizen that had full rights. After the Civil War through certain laws they were finally allowed to get an education.

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