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What was the cost of all of the territory of Alaska when it was bought?
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The price tag was 7.2 million dollars.
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What was the state Alaska before it became a state?
It belonged to the United States, naturally. And the US purchased it from Russia. It was referred to as 'Seward's Folly' or 'Seward's Icebox' until gold was discovered there. Seward was the Secretary of State that negotiated the whole thing. And now with the oil fields, it was a darn lucrative purchase!
Why did Congress not want to purchase Alaska?
The answer is dependent upon the timeframe of the question. Before the United States purchased Alaska from Russia, Canada would have had every opportunity to negotiate with Russia regarding the purchase of Alaska, as did the United States. So, Canada simply COULD HAVE purchased Alaska as the United States did. Why Canada didn't express interest is totally speculative. One has to wonder what strategic advantage to the country that Alaska would have offered, except to extend its western shores further north. Canada is already vast and sparsely populated with an incredible abundance of natural resources. Unclear what value Alaska would have had to Canada. After the United States purchased Alaska, it would have been contrary to almost all U.S. practices to sell Alaska to Canada - the United States has never sold a territory it owns to another country. Instead, the United States has returned territory it claimed/acquired back to countries that could claim rights to the territory from earlier times. Even if the United States was open to selling Alaska to Canada, it was not long after its purchase of Alaska that the United States began understanding the value of Alaska, with its timber, mineral, fishing, fur and oil/gas resources. Undoubtedly the cost to Canada to purchase Alaska would have been significant - far greater than the cost to the United States. One has to wonder, again, what value Alaska brings to Canada, especially if Alaska would sell at a much inflated price.[actually ,no they could not have.canada had no money.
Who controlled the land west of the Mississippi river?
Before the Louisiana purchase the French controlled all land west of the Mississippi river. Later in the century a deal was struck between the US and the Russians to buy the territory that is now know as Alaska.
When did the US buy Alaska?
The United States agreed to buy Alaska from Russia on March 30, 1867, and the price tag was $7.2 million. Alaska became a US state on January 3, 1959. Many Americans questioned the value of this deal when it was made. It turned out to be a good deal for the US.
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.
What is the only US state that borders on Canadian territory?
Alaska is the only state that borders on Canadian territory. All of the other states border Conadian provinces. Alaska borders the Yukon Territory of Canada.
Which states are on or above the 60 degree N line of latitude?
Most but not all of Alaska is north of 60° N. No other state in the US has any territory at those latitudes.
Was buying Alaska a good deal?
It got Russian claims to the Oregon Territory voided and Alaska later proved to be mineral rich and the perfect location for sports hunters and fisherman. It has a thriving seafood industry and is the home to almost 700,000 Americans.
Was Alaska originally apart of the Louisiana purchase of 1803?
No. It was puchased much later (in 1867) from the Russians.
Why was napolean willing to sell the territory to the US?
He needed money for weapons and repairments for his army.Plus, there was nothing in the Louisiana territory for the French. It was all grass lands and empty, like Alaska. No crops would grow and everywhere was muddy. The French found the territory repulsive.
How much does football equipment cost?
The cost of football equipment varies greatly depending on what is bought and where it is bought. Equipment can be bought new or used, which will also change the price.
When did the Spanish and the English settle Alaska?
The answer is simple: Never. The Inuit were the original inhabitants of Alaska. They controlled the territory until the Russians took over control. The Russians transferred control of Alaska to the United States for money. The United States has retained control of Alaska ever since. The furthest north claims on the West Coast of North America from both the Spanish and the British were Oregon Territory which includes current Oregon, Washington, and parts of British Columbia, Alberta, and Idaho. This is all south of Alaska.
Everything about Alaska?
The highest mountain peak in Alaska and all of North America is Denali which used to be called Mount McKinley. In 1867 Alaska was bought from Russia for $7.2 million dollars. Alaska became the 49th US state on January 3, 1959. Alaska borders the Canadian province British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory. Based on area, Alaska is the largest state in the U.S with total area of 665,384 square miles which includes 570,641 square miles of land. Alaska's estimated population was 738,432 as of July 1, 2015 per the U.S. Census Bureau. Alaska is the 48th largest U.S. state based on population. Alaska is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south and southwest.
Why was napolean willing to sell the Louisiana territory to the US?
He needed money for weapons and repairments for his army.Plus, there was nothing in the Louisiana territory for the French. It was all grass lands and empty, like Alaska. No crops would grow and everywhere was muddy. The French found the territory repulsive.
Why did the US buy Alaska into statehood?
The US made the purchase of Alaska to clear Russian Colonial claims in the Oregon Territory.
How much does it cost to replace a key on a VW?
The key by self can be bought for 75.00 if you need pad and all will cost about 250.00
How many states are on or above the 60 degree N line of latitude?
That's going to depend on which way your map is drawn. If your map is printed in central Australia, with south upward, then 49 of the states in the USA are entirely above the 60 N parallel, and part of the 50th is too. If your map has north upward, then only one state ... Alaska ... has part of its territory, but not all, above the 60th parallel north, and no other state has any at all.
