Why was it hard for african americans to learn to read and write in the 1800s?

there was nobody to teach them.

there wasn't enough time for them to learn.

they didn't really want to learn to read and write in english.

nobody would give them any books or paper and pencils.

it was illegal to teach slaves to read and write in the south.

How soon after the war broke out was this cartoon published

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?

In the space provided, analyze the pros and cons of establishing smaller ethnic communities within larger communities like chinatown and little italy. use evidence to support your reasoning.