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Why did most slave owners not want slaves to be educated?

A. they feared education would lead to slave revolts
B. they feared the slaves would want to continue their education
C. they feared the slaves would learn skills and leave the plantations
D. they feared the slaves would become more cunning and able to get out of work

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A. that seems about right, but to be truthful I would pick all of the above.
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