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The "40 acres and a mule" idea emerged during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War as a proposed policy to provide land and resources to newly freed African American slaves. It suggested granting each formerly enslaved family 40 acres of land and a mule to help them establish independent livelihoods. This initiative aimed to address the economic disparities and injustices faced by freed slaves, though it was largely unfulfilled and became symbolic of the broken promises of land reform. Ultimately, most freed slaves did not receive the land or resources needed to achieve economic independence.
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What was one important thg Abraham Lincoln did?
I am not sure but my idea is that he freed slaves.
Why cant you keep black people as slaves?
Because, some years ago, a majority of people decided that keeping slaves - of any color - was an immoral and distasteful idea. So we stopped doing it, declared that it was illegal, and freed all slaves.
Why did some white people not want to help the slaves?
Some white people did not want to help the slaves because they were afraid of being persecuted, they agreed with slavery or they were disinterested by the idea of slavery and therefore felt no need to help slaves. However, the answer depends on what you mean by 'help the slaves'. Because it could denote fighting against slavery or helping slaves escape.
how the slaves feel about the Henson plantation?
Whoever is seeing this I have no idea so please could you help me.
Was Abraham Lincoln a patriot?
Abraham Lincoln was a colonists of sorts. During the creation of the Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln pioneered the idea to help the freed slaves to establish new colonies in new territories out West.
How many acres are in the US?
560,000 acres are active landfills. I have no idea about old landfills
How many acres in the US are landfills?
560,000 acres are active landfills. I have no idea about old landfills
How did they help the slaves in the underground railroad?
Because slavery was legal throughout the U.S. and runaway slaves found anywhere were legally supposed to be returned to their owner. The underground railroad, run by abolitionists, gave them transportation and places to hide while they were on the run.
Why weren't woman slaves?
There were MANY woman slaves. Where did you get the idea that there weren't?
What black abolitionist advocated for the return of freed slaves to africanand therefore was the first black nationalist in the us?
The black abolitionist who advocated for the return of freed slaves to Africa was Paul Cuffe. He was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the early 19th century who believed in the idea of black nationalism and supported the colonization movement, which aimed to resettle African Americans in Africa. Cuffe's efforts included organizing voyages to Liberia, where he helped establish a settlement for freed African Americans. His vision laid the groundwork for later movements advocating for black identity and autonomy.
What did general shermam think should be done with lands that had come under gobernment control during the war How did northeners and southerns react to his plan?
General William Tecumseh Sherman believed that lands seized during the Civil War should be redistributed to freed slaves and loyal Unionists, advocating for the idea of "40 acres and a mule." His plan aimed to provide economic independence and support for newly freed African Americans. Northerners were divided, with some supporting the idea of land redistribution while others opposed it, fearing it would exacerbate tensions. Southerners largely rejected Sherman's plan, viewing it as an unjust confiscation of property and an affront to their way of life.
What Republican president followed up with President Lincoln's colonization ideas?
As late as the US Grant presidency, the idea of buying the Dominican Republic as a homeland for freed American slaves was one of Grant's ideas to solve the American race problem.
