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Why did some southerners rejects Shermans plan to give land to former slaves?
He never had the authority to do it in the first place. Sherman was simply trying to get the slaves to stop following his army, so he made the '40 acres and a mule' promise - although he never had the authority to make such a promise or enforce it.
What did James Polk promise in the election of 1844?
Manifest Destiny (the expansion fervor of the US in the 1840s) was a large political issue that was not supported by the popular and Whig Henry Clay, leading to the underdog, James K. Polk to win the election.
How big was Bartholomew Dias crew?
Generally, a ship of his size had about 30-40 sailors on board.
What percentage of US senators have passports?
40%
How many years is 4 decades?
in one decade there are 10 years, so if you times 10 by 4 you will get 40 so there are 40 years in 4 decades.
Union general who promised freed slaves who followed the army 40 acres and a mule?
General Butler
Why did freed slaves migrate to the western territories?
They migrated because the west was "new," and the government had promised them 40 acres and a mule. They had heard of the California Gold Rush, and they wanted a piece of the action.
Who is entitled to the 40 acres and a mule?
Slaves
When did 40 Acres and A Mule productions Start?
in hong kong
Why did freed slaves migrate to western territory?
They migrated because the west was "new," and the government had promised them 40 acres and a mule. They had heard of the California Gold Rush, and they wanted a piece of the action.
What did newly freed slaves want after the civil war?
The Union promised them "40 Acres and a Mule". President Andrew Johnson rescinded that promise, because he didn't like black people.
What are the lyrics the sound experience song 40 acres and a mule?
a daughter of the original singers of the sound experience did a modern cover of this song, and her version was a bit cleaner...i'm hoping that these are exact, but here goes.... 40 acres and a mule by Sierra hurt Give it now, Give me my mule (Repeat) Whatever happened to the man, you promised me Whatever happened to my mule Give me a chance to make a contribution, now Why don't you label me a fool You sent me packing for some reservation now You sent me calling from your school Now all you give me now is restitution Whatever happened to my mule Give it up now, Give me my mule (Repeat)
What did newly freed slaves want from the federal government in order to have a better life?
40 Acres and a Mule
How many acres are in a quarter quarter section?
1 "section" is one square mile = 640 acres1/4 of 1/4 = 1/161/16 of 640 acres = 40 acres, whether with or without a mule
What led to general Sherman's order 40 acres and a mule for former slaves?
When lands confiscated from the former Confederates were returned back to them by administration of President Andrew Johnson, freed slaves that had been given 40 acres of farmland were evicted.
What led to general Sherman's order of 40 acres and a mule for former slaves?
When lands confiscated from the former Confederates were returned back to them by administration of President Andrew Johnson, freed slaves that had been given 40 acres of farmland were evicted.
Does Spike Lee own a television station or network?
Spike Lee owns a production company named "40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks".
