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It is a fairly simple matter: the less the slaves knew, the easier they were to control. If the slaves were kept ignorant, they would be less likely to think for themselves.
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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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