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spread American ideas of democracy and individual freedom.
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Why was William sewards purchase of Alaska considered a bargain?
I believe that William H. Seward's decision was a good decision because he helped and did good things in Alaska and it became a source of valuable Natural Resources such as fur, timber, and minerals.
Senator William sewards doctrine that slavery should be excluded from the territories?
It is the principle of Higher Law.
What was a goal of William H Seward?
spread American ideas of democracy and individual freedom.
What color is William sewards hair?
Originally his hair was red, but as he got older it turned a light, straw-color.
What did people think of William Sewards decision to buy Alaska at the time?
The people thought that Seward was crazy to buy Alaska.
What goal of William H Seward was to?
Purchase Alaska from Russia (apex)
What was Sewards folley?
Seward's Folly refers to the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 by Secretary of State William H. Seward. The purchase was criticized because it was thougth foolish to spend so much money (about 7.2 million dollars) on such a remote region.
What was william sewards recommendation to lincoln about when to issue the proclamation?
William Seward recommended that President Lincoln wait until a major Union victory occurred before issuing the proclamation.
What was referred to as Sewards Folly?
Sewards Folly was bought from Russia in the 1940s and is now the great big state of Alaska.
How and when did the U.S. acquire Alaska and what is its nickname today?
In 1867 Secratory of state, William, H Seward agreed to purchase Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million. People thought he was crazy and called the land Sewards folly or sewards ice box, until gold was discovered..
What was William sewards job?
William Henry Seward was a lawyer and politician from New York. He served as New York's Governor, a U.S. Senator, and, most notably, Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
When did William A. H. Loveland die?
William A. H. Loveland died in 1894.
