When did Alaska become an American state?

Answer 1

In March 1867, American Secretary of State William H. Seward finalized a treaty with Russia (duly ratified by the Senate), which gave the Alaskan Territory to the US for 7.2 million dollars. It turned out to be about 2.5 cents an acre. That is how it became an American territory.

If you look up requirements for statehood, you will see how Alaska became a state. Not many people lived there, population is a requirement for statehood, until 1896 when gold was discovered. Finally, on January 3, 1959, Alaska became the 49th state.

Answer 2

Alaska became a state because Russia sold it to America because Russian government officials felt that they could not protect this far-flung colony if another nation decided to seize it. The sale of Russian America had been brewing far some years, and probably would have taken place sooner if the war in United States had not kept Congress too busy to think about such matters as buying more real estate. United States Security of State Willian F. Seward, a man of determination and foresight, knew that Russia was willing to sell and worked hard to persuade Congress that Russian America was worth the $7,200,000 price tag.

Answer 3

Alaska was made the 49th US State in 1959. It was purchased from Russia in 1867 and was granted territorial status in 1912.

Answer 4

Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.

Answer 5

Alaska was admitted into the Union on January 3, 1959 becoming the 49th state to join the Union.

Answer 6

January 3, 1959, the 49th state

Answer 7

It became a US State on 3 January 1959.

Answer 8

It was purchased in 1867.

Answer 9

AD 1959

Answer 10

1959