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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."