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Happened in 1867 and the US was the buyer.
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Why did you buy Alaska in the Spanish-American war?
It was for sale and the US wanted Russia out of the Americas.
What is waders unscrambled into a city name?
The anagram is Seward, a city in Alaska named for the US Secretary of State who arranged the sale of Alaska by Russia in 1867.
Who negotiated the sale from Alaska to russia for 7.2 million in1867?
Secretary Of State: William H. Seward
Did Alaska own Russia?
No. But Russia owned Alaska.
From what country did US buy Alaska?
Alaska was bought from Russia.
Which country had control of Alaska before the US?
Alaska was originally owned by Russia.
What ocean separate's Russia and Alaska?
The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia
Was Alaska's land was once owned by Russia?
yes Alaska's land was once owned by Russia. yes Alaska's land was once owned by Russia.
How was Alaska land acquired?
it was first with russia (ussr) but then it sold alaska after the cold war to USA .
What is the states that once belonged to Russia?
Alaska Alaska
How did the US gain possession of Alaska?
The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward. (see seward's folly) also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_purchase
What state in the US lies closer to russia?
Alaska...... good luck to those of you who are doing the crossword puzzle!! :)
