Because they are easy to replace
Slave owners wanted to keep slaves from gathering or meeting with one another because the owners where afraid they would be teaching each other how to read or write.
Slaves owners deprived their slaves of the many things we, today, take for granted. Slaves were not allowed education, they were not allowed to go out how and when they wanted, they were not allowed to vote, they were not allowed to compain when they are abused, and slaves were not allowed to sleep in bed and wear proper clothing.
Slave owners wanted to prevent slaves from gathering or meeting to minimize the risk of rebellion or resistance. By keeping them isolated, they could maintain control and prevent organized efforts to escape or challenge their authority. Additionally, restricting social interactions among slaves helped to weaken their sense of solidarity and unity.
because if you were under the age of 21 you weren't free so owners killed slaves to keep them as slaves
the slaves made them rich
slaves made them rich
The East and South wanted to keep slaves
They told them if the yankees win they would keep them slaves.
The slaves mad them rich, and they also had made them feel powerful.
it was basically a way to keep there slaves after slaves were made illegal
Slave owners wanted to keep their slaves ignorant of life outside the plantation to maintain control and prevent unrest. By limiting their access to education and information, slave owners could ensure that slaves remained compliant and focused solely on their assigned work, reducing the risk of rebellion or escape. Furthermore, education was seen as a threat to the institution of slavery as it could empower slaves to question their oppression and seek freedom.
The slaves made them feel rich, and powerful!