Why were free African Americans often forbidden from getting an education?

White Americans believed educated African Americans would not

work,

B. There were already more educated African Americans than

educated white Americans,

C. Jobs legally had to go to educated African Americans over white

Americans.

D. White Americans wanted to remain in a higher social position than

African Americans.

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Paisley Hopkins

7 September, 12:09

Why were free African Americans often forbidden from getting an education?

White Americans believed educated African Americans would not

work,

B. There were already more educated African Americans than

educated white Americans,

C. Jobs legally had to go to educated African Americans over white

Americans.

D. White Americans wanted to remain in a higher social position than

African Americans.

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Wade Watts · Answer 1

D.

Explanation:

Think about Ruby Bridges. She was the first African-American in a white school. She was obviously discriminated, but she wanted to learn like other Americans. Back then, Americans thought African-Americans as a target.