Question

Why were slaves denied the ability to read and write?

Answer 1

Because a smart slave was a bad slave

Answer 2

In 150 words or less but more than 25 words

Answer 3

that is the question

Answer 4

take my sentence and expand

Answer 5

ok thank you

Answer 6

but the main topic is that if they knew how to read, they could learn how to escape, and in turn the owners would lose money