It became property of the United States.
During the 19th century expansion era of the United States, Alaska was essentially ignored. Too much land and resources were available in the lower 48 to bother with the harsh conditions that far north.
Alaska and Japan.
Japan took part in the World War while America was in its expansion era
The US gained 20 percent in expansion in buying Alaska from Russia in 1867.
Growth of the railroads
the president in office favored expansion and so did the people in the era even though people at first thought it was a foolish purpose because of .... you know, but it soon opened up new international trading opportunities (idk the year)
Seward's major contribution to the us expansion was the purchase of what now is Alaska from Russia in 1867. Not everyone was pleased by Seward's move, though. It was called Seward's Folly.
Alaska is in the U.S. but the U.S. is not in alaska <><><> Alaska is PART of the US. It is a state.
Alaska IS part of the US.
No US state is larger than Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the US.
Alaska borders Canada, so I suppose it really depends on how far into Alaska you are.
Well, Alaska is part of the US. The treaty was, however, signed outside of Alaska.