Which U.S. general came up with the idea that freed slaves should be given “40 acres and mule” so they could become independent

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Lady bird [3.3K]

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Which U.S. general came up with the idea that freed slaves should be given “40 acres and mule” so they could become independent

farmers?
a. General Robert E. Lee
b. General William T. Sherman
c. General Ulysses S. Grant
d. General Ambrose Burnside

History

1 answer:

KonstantinChe [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-01T09:14:22+03:00

KonstantinChe [14]3 years ago

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It was "b. General William T. Sherman" who is credited with the idea that freed slaves should be given “40 acres and mule” so they could become independent farmers, since he thought this would also benefit the US economy as a whole.