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What made Alaska more valuable?
Their oil!
Why was Alaska valuable to the us?
They had oil available for great profit.
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.
Which territory was the more valuable addition to the US Alaska or Hawaii?
The Hawaiian Territory was more valuable than the Alaskan Territory.
Why was Alaska such a good purchase for the us?
Because Alaska is a very large area and contains a huge amount of valuable resources, including gold and oil.
What geographic features of the Northwest Territory made it valuable to the US?
The Great Lakes made the Northwest Territory so valuable.
The US gained the Territory of Alaska following the Spanish American War?
False, the purchase of Alaska was made in 1867.
What state is the most valuable for petroleum?
Alaska
What was the name of the purchase of Alaska from Russia?
US Secretary of State Seward was able to purchase the territory now known as the state of Alaska from Russia. Many people believed it was a worthless purchase and nicknamed it "Seward's Folly". The purchase took place in 1867. Until purchased by the US, it was called Russian Alaska. It turned out to be a valuable deal for the US.
What is the difference between the US and Alaska?
Alaska is in the U.S. but the U.S. is not in alaska <><><> Alaska is PART of the US. It is a state.
About how far is Alaska from the US?
Alaska IS part of the US.
When did Alaska come into existence?
In Geologic time it was thousands of years before the Russians came ashore in 1741. The US purchased Alaska in 1867, made it an official US Territory in 1912 and a US State in 1959.
