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When Russia sold Alaska to America did the Russians want it back?
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What country did William H Seward secure the purchase of Alaska from?
Russia owned what is now Alaska, the 49th state of the US. Many of Seward's critics mocked the purchase. However, looking back it can be seen to have been a wise purchase by Seward.
When the Russians came where did they land?
Russia didn't have to land to attack Germany---if that is what you are asking. After occupying half of Poland, Germany attacked Russia in 1940 by driving East. The Russians fell back as they lost more and more battles. Then they re-grouped and pushed the Germans back and advanced across Europe and drove into Berlin. They didn't have to land troops via ships.
How did Russia come to own Alaska?
Russia has had a policy of expansion for hundreds of years. This expansion was markedly increased under Peter I (The Great), and Catherine II (The Great) especially. Vitus Bering undertook an expedition on behalf of the Russian Navy in 1741 and made the first European contact with Alaska. He brought high quality sea otter pelts back to Russia with him. This started a rush from Siberia towards Alaska resulting in a permanent European (Russian) settlement in 1784. Due to the fur trade not being as profitable as anticipated, Russia did not fully colonise Alaska, resulting in the Alaskan purchase by the USA in 1867.
Why did the Russians back out in both world wars?
The Russians backed out of World War I due to the Bolshevik Revolution, which created the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Russia did NOT back out of World War II. Russia had a non-aggression pact/trade agreements with Germany until the German Army launched Operation Barbarossa, breaking the treaty and invading Russia. The Russian Army held the Germans at Leningrad and Stalingrad, eventually defeating the Germans at Stalingrad while taking 300,000 Germans prisoner. From there, the Russians pushed the German army back to Berlin, capturing the Reichstag, or the German equivalent of the US capital building. In fact, the Russian army was responsible for defeating around 65% of all German forces, while Russia recieved 6 million casualties.
In 1962 the United states almost went to war because the Soviet Union placed missiles in which nation?
The Soviet Union sent ships loaded with missiles to Cuba. The United States of America stood resolved and firm, forcing the Russians to turn their ships around at the last minute, and head back to Russia.
What is Russian America?
Back when the AMERICAS (North & South) were open to colonization by European countries, the Russians did so too. However, Russia is much closer to the West coast of the Americas, and far to the north, so that is where Russia had colonies. This is why Seward purchased Alaska from the Russians. Countries of Western Europe tended to colonize those areas closest to them, so that was typically the East coast of the Americas. Spain was quite successful in Central & South America (Portugal too).
Why does Alaska belong to the US?
Because even though Alaska is connected to Canada, the US purchased it. At first is was part of Russia. They sold it to Canada, who sold it to USA.
Which actions occurred during what could be considered the climax of the Cold War?
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a stand-off between America and Russia. Faced with an ultimatum from the Americans, the Russians turned away and headed back to Russia.
Which action occurred during what could be considered the climax of the Cold War?
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a stand-off between America and Russia. Faced with an ultimatum from the Americans, the Russians turned away and headed back to Russia.
What types of houses do Russians live in?
Russians live in house like ours today but back in ancient Russia they did not always live like this
Why does Russia hate America?
They don't like each other because the Russians believe the U.S will stab them in the back if they ever show the U.S ther weapons programs or nuclear weapons.
What day did Russia give back Alaska?
The purchase of Alaska was approved by the US Senate on 30 March 1867.
Alaska is so far from Russia how did it belong to Russia?
It is far from Russia's European front door but the back door from Siberia only requires you to cross the Bering Strait to reach the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The easternmost point of Russia is only 2.4 miles from the westernmost point in Alaska.
What country did William H Seward secure the purchase of Alaska from?
Russia owned what is now Alaska, the 49th state of the US. Many of Seward's critics mocked the purchase. However, looking back it can be seen to have been a wise purchase by Seward.
Why did the Russians fight the Germans in world war 2?
The Germans invaded Russia, and were headed for Moscow, Russia and a few other places. The people and leaders of Russia did not want to be ruled by Germany, so they fought back.
What is happening in the Cuban missile crisis?
Thankfully, the Russians, faced with the American resolve, turned their ships round and returned them back to Russia.
When the Russians came where did they land?
Russia didn't have to land to attack Germany---if that is what you are asking. After occupying half of Poland, Germany attacked Russia in 1940 by driving East. The Russians fell back as they lost more and more battles. Then they re-grouped and pushed the Germans back and advanced across Europe and drove into Berlin. They didn't have to land troops via ships.
