The slave codes held slaves responsible for their crimes and other acts that were not crimes if committed by free persons. Which of the following was NOT among these restrictions?

A. Enslaved people could not learn to read and write.
B. Enslaved people could not hold meetings.
C. Enslaved people could not carry a firearm.
D. Enslaved people could not learn skilled trades.


Answer: D

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