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What was a result of pre-Civil War laws that made it illegal for slaves to learn to read?
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Made it easier to enforce a literacy test requirement for voting
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The result of pre-Civil War laws that made it illegal for slaves to learn to read?
made it easier to enforce a literacy test requirement for voting
Did saves got educations?
It was illegal for slaves to be educated. However, many slaves found ways to become educated without their masters knowing. Some masters were kind, to some degree, and allowed their slaves to learn. Those slaves taught other slaves.
What was illegal for slaves in the south?
Slaves in the South were not allowed to learn to read or write, gather in groups without supervision, or leave their owner's property without permission. They also were prohibited from owning property, carrying weapons, or testifying in court against a white person.
Could slaves read and write?
In some civilizations, it was illegal for slaves to be literate, while in others, some slaves were able to learn how to read and write. The ability to read and write among slaves varied widely depending on the time period, location, and individual circumstances.
Did the slaves during the civil war were allowed learn and write?
In some places yes. The Northern states allowed blacks a free life. In the South it was considered "illegal" for blacks to learn or write.
What language were slaves forced to learn?
Assuming that the slaves were owned by American masters, they were forced to learn English.
Where did slaves learn to cook?
in the kitchen
What was the punishment for a slave trying to learn how to read and write?
Slaves caught trying to learn how to read and write were often severely punished, including physical abuse, whipping, or even death. Slave owners feared that education would empower slaves to challenge the status quo and seek freedom. Teaching slaves to read and write was illegal in many Southern states before the Civil War.
Why did slave owners not want their slaves to learn?
Because if they did learn, they learn how to rebel. then the might rebel and escape.
What families do you learn about in 12 years a slave?
We learn about families that are brutal and do inhumane behaviors on their slaves.
How did Roman slaves learn to write?
Most Roman slaves never learned to read or write, those that did were either taught by another educated slave, or their master sent them to a Gramaticus (school) to learn. Also some slaves were teachers.
Is it illegal to learn Ninkutsu in Michigan?
No, it is not illegal to learn a martial art in Michigan. Carrying some of the weapons around can be an issue. You need to keep them locked in your trunk and not at hand.
