The Yazoo Land Fraud primarily took place in what is now the state of Georgia, USA. This scandal involved the sale of large tracts of land in the Yazoo River region, which included areas that are part of present-day Mississippi as well. The fraud was orchestrated in the late 18th century (specifically around 1789) when a corrupt state legislature sold millions of acres of land to private companies at very low prices, leading to public outrage and legal battles that ultimately affected land rights and government policies in the region for years to come.
what regions did the yazoo land fraud take place
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