Why did slave owners forbid slaves from learning to read and write?

AEducated slaves might refuse to work in the fields.
BSlaves had little time for recreational reading and writing.
CSlaves might try to take their owners' books.
DIgnorant slaves were easier to control.

Verified Answer :

"Educated slaves might refuse to work in the fields" is the one reason among the choices given in the question due to which theĀ slave owners forbid slaves from learning to read and write. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope the answer helped you.

Answer:

A

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