Why was the “drop of blood” rule developed ?

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Why was the &#8220;drop of blood&#8221; rule developed ?

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To keep the slave offspring of White slave owners from inheriting.

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To allow mixed-race children to get scholarships meant for African Americans.

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To make sure mothers of mixed-race children got custody.

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To keep White slave owner parents of mixed-race offspring from having to pay for their children.

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