Austin dabney the only african american granted land by the state of georgia in the 18th century because he a) had worked with general elijah clarke. b) had inherited it from his former master. c) served bravely during the revolutionary war. d) sued the state in federal court to get the land.

He was granted land because he served bravely during the Revolutionary War.
Austin dabney was born as a slave in north carolina. He displayed a lot of brave actions during his involvement in war agains the british that earned him the tile of hero. As a token of gratitude, the state of Georgia granted him a portion of land after the war.