Question

What led up to general sherman's order of 40 acres and a mule for former slaves?

Answer 1

Freeing slaves during the civil war led to it. As Sherman was marching to the sea, he freed numerous slaves who now became refugees and joined him in the march. He made the special order because they had to be somewhere since they didn't have any land or property.

Answer 2

Answer:

freed slaves followed the march of Cherman's army through Georgia