Question

Es - Why would the slave masters keep slaves ignorant of their own birthdays?

Answer 1

Keeping personal information secret from slaves meant that they were not
considered human, therefore, more easily controlled.

Answer 2

Answer:

Keeping personal information secret from slaves meant that they were not

considered human, therefore, more easily controlled.

Explanation:

In the American colonial slavery era,  the constant abuse  and the social status difference between races was easily notable, this kind of actions, like not inform o commemorate a  single day to determined slave, was made basically  to keep the rights, and will of them at a minimum expression.  This means that for the masters was important to remove from the slaves conscience the fact that they can be treated better or recognized by an action, ¨special date¨ or have benefits of a normal human being.

The subordination was a key point for the masters, so having their slaves in a high grade of repression and submission, allowed them to have way more control over the black people.