Question

which two barriers did douglass have to overcome to learn how to read? a no schools for children existed at that time. b his master was against any education for slaves. c there was no regular teacher to instruct him. d anyone teaching a child to read could be fined. e tutors taught reading only to adults.

Explanation:

To determine the barriers Douglass faced in learning to read, we analyze each option:

• Option A: False, as schools for children did exist (though not for slaves in his context).
• Option B: True, his master opposed slave education to maintain control.
• Option C: True, he lacked a regular instructor and had to learn through other means.
• Option D: Not a primary barrier related to his specific situation of being a slave.
• Option E: False, tutors taught children too (again, not applicable to slaves).

So the two barriers are B and C.

Answer:

B. His master was against any education for slaves, C. There was no regular teacher to instruct him.