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Who signed the treaty to purchase Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million in 1867?
william h. seward
What did seward's folly do?
Secretary of State William H. Seward signed the 1867 treaty to purchase Alaska from Russia. Opposition referred to it as Seward's Folly or Seward's Icebox, as no value was seen at the time. The Klondike gold rush occurred later, in 1896.
Who was lincolns secretary of state?
William Henry seward----------he was important cause he bought Alaska 0.o
What did William seward do?
One thing for which he is famous is negotiating the purchase of Alaska.
What president bought Alaska?
Andrew Johnson. A simple search of "alaska purchase" gave me the date of 1867. Another search of "1867 president" gave me Andrew Johnson. Should try to problem solve yourself, in the end it will pay off more so than depending on others. ^ Strictly speaking, it was James Seward who purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. Johnson opposed this decision and in fact it came to be known as "Seward's folly" or "Seward's icebox". smartass.
What was a goal of William H Seward?
spread American ideas of democracy and individual freedom.
When was Fort William H. Seward created?
Fort William H. Seward was created in 1902.
What is William h seward's birthday?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
What is William H. Seward's birthday?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
What goal of William H Seward was to?
Purchase Alaska from Russia (apex)
When was William h seward born?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
How old was William H. Seward at death?
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
Who is the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska?
He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.
Was William H Seward a confederate?
No
When did William H. Seward die?
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
Who married William H Seward?
his wife
How old is William H. Seward?
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801 and died on October 10, 1872. William H. Seward would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 214 years old today.
