Question

Why did slave owners forbid slaves from learning to read and write?

A.
Slaves might try to take their owners' books.

B.
Educated slaves might refuse to work in the fields.

C.
Slaves had little time for recreational reading and writing.

D.
Ignorant slaves were easier to control.

@vera_ewing

Answer 1

b

Answer 2

D.
Ignorant slaves were easier to control.

or

B.
Educated slaves might refuse to work in the fields.

Answer 3

Thank you both

Answer 4

np :)

Answer 5

It's D, ignorant slaves are easy to control/