Question

Why were slaves not permitted to obtain an education? A. Slave owners feared that educated slaves would be lazy. B. Slave owners feared that educated slaves would be too difficult to control. C. There were no teachers available to educate slaves in the 1800s. D. Only extremely rich people were allowed to be educated.

Answer 1

A.   Slave owners feared that the educated slaves would be too difficult to control

Answer 2

B. Slave owners feared that educated slaves would be too difficult to control