The Yazoo Land Scandal Quiz
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Which president was in office during the Yazoo Land Scandal?

  • John Adams
  • George Washington (correct)
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Madison
  • Which region of the United States was mainly affected by the Yazoo Land Scandal?

  • Southwest
  • New England
  • Southeast (correct)
  • Midwest
  • How many original colonies-turned-states were involved in the land claims disputes?

  • 13
  • 6
  • 7 (correct)
  • 4
  • What was the main reason for the federal government's involvement in the land claims disputes?

    <p>To prevent fights between the states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the long-term impact of the Yazoo Land Scandal?

    <p>It changed the political geography of the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the president of the United States during the Yazoo Land Scandal?

    <p>John Adams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state was the main focus of the Yazoo Land Scandal?

    <p>Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the federal government's involvement in the land claims disputes?

    <p>To prevent fights between states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many original colonies-turned-states had vague and contested land claims?

    <p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Yazoo Land Scandal on the political geography of the United States?

    <p>It changed the boundaries of existing states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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