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Who did we purchase Alaska?

we purchased it from Russia


What state did the US purchase Alaska from?

Alaska was purchased on the year of 1867 and it was bought from Russia.


When was Alaska Purchased from Russia?

Alaska was purchased from Russia by the US in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars. It was originally offered to the United States in 1859, but the purchase was delayed by the US Civil War. The territory of Alaska became a US state in 1959.


Who did we purchase Alaska from?

The Russians. Russia in 1867.


From whom did the US purchase Alaska?

Alaska was purchased in 1867 from Russia for $7.2 million ($7,200,000.00)


What year was the Alaska purchase?

No. The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867.


How and why did the US acquire Alaska?

The US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.


When was Alaska purchased by the US?

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. The cost of the purchase was 7.2 million US dollars. The purchase was known as "Seward's Folly."


Who did the United States purchase Alaska from?

The US purchased Alaska from Russia. For more information, see 'Related links' below


Identify areas that were acquired to form the US?

Alaska - Purchased from Russia Hawaii Florida Louisiana purchase - Purchased from France Gladstone Purchase Texas


Did the US purchased the state of Alaska from russia?

On March 30, 1867, the United States reached an agreement to purchase Alaska from Russia for a price of $7.2 million


Did Teddy Roosevelt buy Alaska from Russia?

No, Teddy Roosevelt did not buy Alaska from Russia; the purchase occurred before his presidency. Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia in 1867 during the administration of Secretary of State William H. Seward, for $7.2 million. This acquisition, often referred to as "Seward's Folly," was finalized on October 18, 1867. Roosevelt later supported the expansion and development of Alaska, but he was not involved in its purchase.