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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".
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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 the United States purchase Alaska from?
The US purchased Alaska from Russia. For more information, see 'Related links' below
How did the US gain control of Alaska?
It handed Russia a check for 7.2 million dollars and Russia cashed the check. or they found Alaska before russia and then it was considered our territory find on wikiped
What state did the US purchase Alaska from?
Alaska was purchased on the year of 1867 and it was bought from Russia.
Which state was formed from land purchased from Russia-Hawaii or Alaska?
alaska
Alaska was purchased from in 1867 for?
From Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
How did the US acquire Alaska?
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
How did the United state acquire Alaska?
Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867.Bought it from Russia for 7.2 million in 1867
Who did we purchase Alaska from?
The Russians. Russia in 1867.
What year was the Alaska purchase?
No. The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867.
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 the United States purchase Alaska from?
The US purchased Alaska from Russia. For more information, see 'Related links' below
How many millions of dollars was Alaska purchased for?
It cost the US $7,200.000 to purchase Alaska which amounts to about $111,000,000 in 2010 dollars to get Russia out of North America.
How did the u.s. Get Alaska?
By purchase from Russia on 30 March 1867 for 7.2 million dollars. It was often called Sewards Folly.It purchased it in 1867 from Russia.
How did the US gain control of Alaska?
It handed Russia a check for 7.2 million dollars and Russia cashed the check. or they found Alaska before russia and then it was considered our territory find on wikiped
What state did the US purchase Alaska from?
Alaska was purchased on the year of 1867 and it was bought from Russia.
Which country sold Alaska to US in 1867?
Alaska was bought from Russia.Russia
