It was also likely an estate/economic issue. Identifying who was Black identified ownership.

Partly because, slave owners were concerned about being outnumbered and were afraid of rebellion. Keeping “track” of Black people had the purpose of keeping them down.
Who Decides Who Is Black? Historically It’s Been White Men
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It was also likely an estate/economic issue. Identifying who was Black identified ownership.
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