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How much money did Pierce Butler meke selling the slaves?

O. $1
O. $400.000
O. $300.000
O. $1,000

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Answer:

$300,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Slave auction

He was saved from bankruptcy by his sale on March 2–3, 1859 of his 436 slaves at Ten Broeck Racetrack, outside Savannah, Georgia. It was the largest single slave auction in United States history, and netted him more than $300,000. The auction was a notable event, and covered by national newspapers.

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