Question

What was the primary reason the Georgia General Assembly approved the Yazoo land sale?



A.
The state government was weakened by the Revolution.

B.
Land companies planned to re-sell the western land to settlers.

C.
Land companies bribed the governor and members of the Assembly.

D.
The state government lacked resources to control the western territory.

Answer 1

C. Land companies bribed the governor and members of the Assembly — the Yazoo sale was driven by corruption and bribery of legislators.