Mr. Seward bought it for about 50 cents an acre.
Andrew Jackson
The Us acquired Florida from Spain.
Alaska is the only profitable US State. Revenues exceed expenditures. Governor Palin is responsible for this.
Secretary of State William Seward.
Seward was the individual primarily responsible for bringing the Alaskan Territory into the United States. At the time, Alaska was seen as a useless frozen wasteland devoid of any useful resources. Therefore, spending US money and resources on acquiring a money-draining chunk of land was not readily accepted by the citizens of the United States. However, after gold was discovered in Alaska, the territory suddenly became a good place to have - there were valuable resources that could bring more wealth to the country.
Alaska is in the U.S. but the U.S. is not in alaska <><><> Alaska is PART of the US. It is a state.
Alaska IS part of the US.
No US state is larger than Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the US.
Well, Alaska is part of the US. The treaty was, however, signed outside of Alaska.
Alaska borders Canada, so I suppose it really depends on how far into Alaska you are.
The US gained Alaska in 1867.
Point Barrow, Alaska is the northernmost point in the US.