In 1865, in Less Than a Year, 40,000 Former Slaves

Multiple Choice

In 1865, in less than a year, 40,000 former slaves had settled on (approximately) ________ acres of land?

A) 200,000 (5 acres each)
B) 400,000 (10 acres each)
C) 800,000 (20 acres each)
D) 1,600,000 (40 acres each)