Question

1. how did these laws affect the education of enslaved african americans? rh.9–10.1

education was encouraged for all

slaves were forbidden to learn to read and write

only some slaves were taught basic skills

education was required by law for slaves

Explanation:

During the era of slavery in the United States, many laws were enacted to control enslaved African Americans. These laws often prohibited slaves from learning to read and write, as slaveholders feared that education would empower slaves to seek freedom, organize, or challenge the institution of slavery. The option "Education was encouraged for all" is incorrect as slavery was built on the dehumanization and control of slaves, not their education. "Only some slaves were taught basic skills" is not accurate in the context of legal restrictions—laws generally forbade education, not just limited it partially. "Education was required by law for slaves" is also incorrect as there was no such legal requirement; instead, laws restricted education for slaves.

Answer:

B. Slaves were forbidden to learn to read and write