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That would be Alaska. In 1867, Imperial Russia sold Alaska to the United States of America for 7.2 million US dollars, or approximately two cents an acre. Alaska achieved statehood in 1959.
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When Russia sold Alaska to America did the Russians want it back?
After they realized they had sold it for such a low price then yes they did. Russia sold Alaska to America in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
What year was Alaska sold to the us?
In 1867 from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
How did Russia participate in the Iran-Iraq War?
Russia sold weapons to Iran and Iraq.
Who purchased Alaska from Russia for 7.2 milliion dollars?
The United States of America purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire on March 30th, 1867. The land was sold for approximately 2 cents per acre. The purchase was negotiated and carried out by William Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State (first under Lincoln, then under Andrew Johnson). Critics of the move ridiculed it as "Seward's Folly" and "Seward's Icebox".
Who owned Alaska before the US?
Alaska was purchased from Russia by the United States in 1867. It has been called Sewards Folly for the Secretary of State who bought an icebox. Alaska was not considered a US state until 1959 on January 3.
What US state was sold to America by Russia?
Alaska.
Was US State sold to America by Russia?
Alaska.
When Russia sold Alaska to America did the Russians want it back?
After they realized they had sold it for such a low price then yes they did. Russia sold Alaska to America in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
What country sold Alaska to the united state in 1959?
texas or russia
Most roses sold in the us for valentines day are grown in what state?
The state of California produces 60% of American roses, but most roses sold on Valentine's Day in the U.S. are imported from South America. Hope that helps!
In which American state is oil the most valuable resource?
This would be Alaska. Russia sold Alaska to the US, believing it was worthless. However the US later found gold and oil in Alaska.
What American group has sold the most gold records in America?
KISS
What bank replaced Bank of America in Hawaii?
Bank of America's branches were sold to American Savings Bank.
What state in the US is very close to Russia?
Alaska,because Alaska was once apart of the Russian country.But then Russia sold Alaska to the U.S.
What group of people were brought to America and sold as slaves?
African American
Which country sold Guam to America?
Guam was not sold to the United States, but was obtained from Spain following the Treaty of Paris in 1898, as a result of the American victory in the Spanish American War.
Are Kryptonics a real skateboard brand?
yes its a new and a bit different but its from Russia and some people remade it and brought it and sold it her in America
