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What was the outcome of Nelson Bunker Hunt's attempt to corner the silver market?

  • Success

  • Partial success

  • Failure due to government intervention

  • Failure due to market forces

Answer

Nelson Bunker Hunt's attempt to corner the silver market ultimately failed due to government intervention. The government stepped in to prevent the Hunts from monopolizing the market, which led to the collapse of their fortune.
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