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What state did Secretary of State William H Seward buy from Russia for 720000 dollars?

Seward bought Alaska in 1867.


Who did William H Seward buy Alaska from?

Russia


Which state did the U.S. buy from Russia in 1867?

On March 30, 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H Seward agreed to buying the subsequent state of Alaska from Russia. The price tag was $7.2 million.


How do you buy a cow in skyrim?

You tell your steward to buy it for you.


Why did Secretary of state Willam Seward want to buy Alaska?

It voided all claims by Russia in North America including valid claims to Washington State and Oregon.


Which state was considered a mistake to buy?

When U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, many referred to the purchase as "Seward's folly".(Today, Seward's Day is observed on the last Monday of March as a state holiday in Alaska.)


Did Teddy Roosevelt buy Alaska from Russia?

No, Teddy Roosevelt did not buy Alaska from Russia; the purchase occurred before his presidency. Alaska was purchased by the United States from Russia in 1867 during the administration of Secretary of State William H. Seward, for $7.2 million. This acquisition, often referred to as "Seward's Folly," was finalized on October 18, 1867. Roosevelt later supported the expansion and development of Alaska, but he was not involved in its purchase.


What Secretary of State wanted to buy Alaska?

The Secretary of State who wanted to buy Alaska was William H. Seward. He negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal often referred to as "Seward's Folly" by critics who viewed it as a waste of money. The acquisition ultimately proved to be beneficial, as Alaska was rich in natural resources.


Who was the man who told the US to buy Alaska?

Secretary of State William Seward.


Which state did the USA buy from Russia for how much in 1867?

1st: quoting from wikipedia: "The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian interests on March 30, 1867. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory on May 11, 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed"." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska 2nd: Your question makes no sense. Try, state did the USA buy from Russia and how mych did they buy it for? Below: On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward agreed to purchase what is now Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million


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You Can't Reload or Start over.


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