A Russian Colony.
Prior to the Spanish American War, the US had already taken possession of Alaska (purchase in 1867), and the Midway Islands (1856, 1867).
he bought Alaska
No. The United States bought Alaska from Russia in 1867.
1867
Alaska was purchased from the Russians for 7.2 million dollars in 1867.
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.
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.
William H. Seward, US Secretary of State, negotiated the purchase of Alaska from the Russians for 7.2 million USD in 1867.
No. Alaska was not purchased by the United States until 1867.
Alaska was annexed by the U.S in 1867
Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867.Bought it from Russia for 7.2 million in 1867
The US acquired Alaska from Russia and the Alaskan Purchase was made in 1867.March 30 1867