Question

Why did enslaved people have to educate themselves?

A. Enslaved people did not have the time to learn to read or write.
B. Enslaved people were forced to set up their own schools.
C. Teaching enslaved people to read and write was not allowed.

Answer is "C" Teaching enslaved people to read and write was not allowed.

Answer 1

You’re correct, it is “C. Teaching enslaved people to read and write was not allowed”
This was because I personally believe the owners didn’t see a reason for them to be, and if they became educated, it could raise their social class. Back then, everything was backwards.

Answer 2

C. Teaching enslaved people to read and write was not allowed.

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