Question

why did enslaved people use songs to share secret information? check all of the boxes that apply. they often could not read or write. they enjoyed singing more than they enjoyed talking. they needed to pass on information secretly but had no privacy.

Explanation:

Enslaved people were often barred from learning to read and write, so songs were a accessible oral tool. Additionally, they had no private spaces to communicate openly, so songs allowed them to hide secret messages in plain sight, as enslavers often dismissed the songs as simple entertainment. The claim about enjoying singing more than talking is not a relevant historical reason for using songs to share secret information.

Answer:

• They often could not read or write.
• They needed to pass on information secretly but had no privacy.