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Alaska from Russian Empire as they have fought between with four combine forces in the Crimean war and fear of losing the state from North America especially the British before is Canada. So he have to sold Territory to them, but they have a little interest of buying and American came to buy it as they have a little choice. They Sell it to them for 7.3 Million Dollar Which is equivalent of 120 Million today. So that they can decrease tension with the British.
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When did William Ellis - Secretary of State - die?
William Ellis - Secretary of State - died in 1732.
When did William White - Secretary of State - die?
William White - Secretary of State - died in 1811.
When was William White - Secretary of State - born?
William White - Secretary of State - was born in 1762.
When did William Morice - Secretary of State - die?
William Morice - Secretary of State - died in 1676.
When was William Morice - Secretary of State - born?
William Morice - Secretary of State - was born in 1602.
Was William Seward a Secretary of State?
Lincoln had nominated William Seward as Secretary of State. The Senate confirmed the nomination and Seward became the Union's Secretary of State.
What was the Sewards Icebox?
Seward's Icebox was a nickname given to Alaska after Secretary of State William Henry Seward bought it from Russia. The purchase was also nicknamed "Seward's Folly".
Was William Stewart Lincoln's sec of state .?
no
Was William seward was a secretary of state?
yes
The Secretary of State who urged Congress to purchase Alaska wa?
William Seward
Who is the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska?
He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.
Who was the 41st Secretary of State?
William Jennings Bryan.
