Asked by BRIANNA ABOLLO on Jul 25, 2024
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Why was the percentage of literate slaves so small?
A) They were too busy to learn to read.
B) Books were unavailable to slaves.
C) Slaves were prohibited from learning to read.
D) Most slaves had no desire to learn to read.
Literate Slaves
Enslaved individuals who, despite prohibitions and significant barriers, learned to read and write, often using this knowledge in acts of resistance and to negotiate freedom.
- Explore the historical progression of attitudes and policies related to African Americans and the institution of slavery.
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Stefan DawidowskiAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Slaves were often prohibited from learning to read as a means of control by slaveholders, who feared that literacy would empower slaves and encourage rebellion.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the historical progression of attitudes and policies related to African Americans and the institution of slavery.
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