The U.S. gained Alaska through a purchase from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal largely orchestrated by Secretary of State William H. Seward, who believed it would expand American territory and resources. In contrast, Hawaii was annexed in 1898 following a series of events that included the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy by American settlers and business interests. The annexation was controversial and involved significant military and political maneuvering, reflecting a more aggressive imperial approach compared to the straightforward purchase of Alaska.
The US gained Alaska in 1867.
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I think it was Hawaii.
The Hawaii territory
One has gained electrons and the other has lost electrons
Philippines: The US took over the island. After years of fighting the US gained control. Hawaii: The US gained control of Hawaii. American land owners successfully
False, the purchase of Alaska was made in 1867.
They became states in the same year of 1959. Both had reached the population where they could become a state.
It Gained Alaska
Hawaii was the last state to be established in the United States, achieving statehood on August 21, 1959. It became the 50th state, following Alaska, which had gained statehood earlier that same year. Hawaii is unique as it is the only state composed entirely of islands and is located in the central Pacific Ocean.
There was no point in time where Alaska gained independence. The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867, and it became a territory of the US. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was granted statehood.