latrica on Nostr: During slavery, many slaves were prohibited from learning how to read or write. They ...

During slavery, many slaves were prohibited from learning how to read or write. They were denied access to knowledge and education. In some states, it was illegal. It’s one of the many reasons why slavery lasted so long.

If you’re bored and want to read, look into the economics of keeping slaves uneducated. It was a profitable thing to do for an elite group.