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Masters did not want slaves to know their age because it could empower them with a sense of time and history, potentially leading to a stronger sense of identity and resistance to oppression. Slaves knowing their age could also help them calculate the worth of their labor and challenge the master's control over their time and labor.
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Out of every 100 slaves how many could expect to live to age 60?
In the American South during the 19th century, around 20-30% of slaves were able to reach the age of 60. This was due to harsh living conditions, poor healthcare, and grueling labor that significantly reduced life expectancy.
Is retirement age for women is sixty five or sixty six?
I just want to know what age I must be to retire and get full social security benefits The age of retirement varies now according to your age. The Social Security website lists the new ages. If you were born between 1943 and 1954, it's age 66.
What age is Retirement?
Retirement age varies by country and often depends on the specific retirement plan or pension scheme. The traditional retirement age in many countries is around 65, but some may allow people to retire earlier or later based on individual circumstances.
How were slaves grouped d a. according to health b. according to race c. according to sex d. according to age?
b. Slaves were mainly classified according to race. They were often grouped based on their skin color and ethnicity, with different treatment and working conditions based on these racial distinctions.
How do you tell someones age in french?
To ask someone's age in French, you can say "Quel âge as-tu?" which means "How old are you?" If you want to tell someone your age, you can say "J'ai ... ans" which means "I am ... years old."
Why Frederick Douglass does not know his age?
Most slaves did not know when they were born because their masters did not write them down.
Why do people on here ask your age?
Because they want to know what age you are, so you are the perfect age they want to assault. >:)
At what age did female slaves begin to have children?
At what age did female slaves begin to have children.
At what age can Zebras produce?
i am doing a project and its due Wednesday and I want to know what age?
How old was William Masters at death?
William Masters died on February 16, 2001 at the age of 85.
When did Edgar Lee Masters die?
Edgar Lee Masters died on March 5, 1950 at the age of 81.
What was the age of Romanticism movement in Literature?
The Age of Romanticism movement in literature was at its peek between 1800 - 1850...I Know it but want to know if Romanticism movement started well before 1800?just want to know around when did it start?
What is an age like in history?
This question makes no sense. What do you want to know?
What was tiger woods actual age when he won first masters?
Tiger was 21 years old when he won his first Masters
How old was Edgar Lee Masters at death?
Edgar Lee Masters died on March 5, 1950 at the age of 81.
What kind of jobs can kids have at age 11?
i don't know but i really want to know i am 11 too. me to
Why do WikiAnswer members put 110 as their age on their profile?
they do it as a joke, because they do not want people to know their real age.
