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∙ 15y agoThe U.S. Senate approved the purchase of Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million at 2 cents per acre, about 5 cents per hectare. When adjusted for inflation, the total sum paid equates to approximately $111 million in today's dollars.
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∙ 11y agoMarch 30, 1867 from Russia for $7.2 million
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∙ 11y agoThe US paid Russia $7.2 million for Alaska on 30 March 1867.
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∙ 9y agoThe United States purchased Alaska from Russia. They paid $7.2 million dollars after a deal was worked out between Russia and the US Secretary of State, William H. Seward.
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∙ 14y agoIt was purchased in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
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∙ 13y agoIt was bought from Russia by William H. Seward for 7.2 million dollars.
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∙ 11y agoThe U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 at a price of $7.2 million.
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∙ 15y ago1867 2 cents an acre or $7.2 million
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Alaska
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ALASKA!
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That was the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
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About two cents per acre.
Seward's folly was a name given to the?
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When did US purchase Alaska?
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Universal What country did the US purchase Alaska from?
Russia
