The Yazoo land fraud event occurred in the late 18th century, involving the sale of large tracts of land in present-day Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The state of Georgia, facing financial difficulties, decided to sell the land to private companies. However, these companies bribed Georgia lawmakers to secure extremely cheap prices for the land. The scandal was exposed, and it led to public outrage and legal battles. Eventually, the federal government intervened, nullifying the fraudulent land contracts. This event highlighted political corruption and influenced the development of land policies in future years.
