Why did many slave owners prohibit their slaves from learning to read and write?

Question

A

Slave owners feared their slaves would write books and make money.

B

Slave owners feared their slaves would use reading and writing skills to escape oppression.

C

Slave owners thought slaves would run for Senate seats if they knew how to read and write.

D

Slave owners did not want to spend money buying reading materials for slaves.

Answer 1

B

Slave owners feared their slaves would use reading and writing skills to escape oppression.