Q
Why was the “drop of blood” rule developed ?
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A
A. To keep the slave offspring of white slave owners from inheriting.
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B
B. To allow mixed-race children to get scholarships meant for african americans.
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C
C. To make sure mothers of mixed-race children got custody.
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D
D. To keep white slave owner parents of mixed-race offspring from having to pay for their children.
Correct Answer:
A. A. To keep the slave offspring of white slave owners from inheriting.