The figure you're referring to is likely related to the historical context of land redistribution for freed enslaved individuals after the Civil War, particularly the unfulfilled promise of "40 acres and a mule."
This concept suggested that each freed family would receive 40 acres of land, but it was never fully realized or implemented in practice. As a result, many freed blacks did not receive the land or support necessary to sustain themselves after emancipation.
If you're asking specifically about the options given (400, 40, or 30 acres), the most historically relevant answer would be 40 acres, as this is the number associated with the promise made during the Reconstruction era.
If you meant to ask how many acres they could obtain after working the land for three years, the answer would depend on individual circumstances, agreements, and local laws rather than a definitive number.
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