Because if they did learn, they learn how to rebel. then the might rebel and escape.
Slave owners wanted slaves because they were able to make money or profits by the work performed by the slave.
weaknesses
Because to them, slaves were cheap, efficient labor.
No, she did not learn how to read or write because none of the slaves were allowed to be taught in case they used it for communication to escape.
It Was Against The State Of Law In The South
Slave owners often did not want to mistreat their slaves because they depended on them for labor and economic profit. Additionally, mistreating slaves could lead to resistance, rebellion, or decreased productivity, which could threaten the stability of the plantation system. Some slave owners also believed in paternalistic ideologies that justified treating their slaves with some level of care and protection.
not allowing them to attend school to learn how to read and write
yes, because they owned them and they can do whatever they want to to them.
American and European slave owners wanted cheap labour.
They wanted their slaves to stay and work, but they still didnt want to pay them anything.
They hated it. Well at least the ones who didnt want to lose thier slaves.
Because they owned them and you can do with property as you want. the same reason why pig farm owners and cattle owners are not punished for killing their animals and selling them to butchers.