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1st:
quoting from wikipedia:
"The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian interests on March 30, 1867. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory on May 11, 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed"." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska
2nd:
Your question makes no sense. Try, state did the USA buy from Russia and how mych did they buy it for?
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On March 30, 1867, Secretary of State William H. Seward agreed to purchase what is now Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million
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When was Alaska bought by US?
William H. Seward, US Secretary of State, negotiated the purchase of Alaska from the Russians for 7.2 million USD in 1867.
What area of land was brought by the USA from Russia in 1867?
Alaska.
How did the US gain possession of Alaska?
The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward. (see seward's folly) also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_purchase
What country sold Alaska to the us?
RussiaRussia, in 1867 the secretary of the state of US, Mr. William Seward under the President Andrew Johnson, bought Alaska from Russia.From Russia in th XIXth century.On March 18th 1867, Russia sold Alaska and the Aleutians to the USA for 7,200,000 dollars - or 29 dollars an acre.This was bad for Alaska as it lost its civilian government. The USA did nothing for many years except evict Russians from their homes for no good reason and cause unnecessary hardship.russiaRussiarussiaRussiaRussia.RussiaRussiaRussiaRussia.
When did the us purchase Alaska and how much did they pay?
The USA purchased Alaska in 1867 from Russia for $7.2 million . There was considerable opposition at the time although by 1913 the fur trade and gold yields were bringing in profits of $81 million.
Who was Alaska purchased by?
Seward's Folly. Many people thought the US Secretary of State was crazy for offering $7.2 Million for a bunch of ice.
When was Alaska annexed to the US?
Russia first thought that Alaska, their territory was useless, so they sold Alaska to America. At first they did not think about buying it, but Russia decreases the price until it was very very cheap.
What is the state that is closest to the USSR?
There is no more USSR. It is Russia. The nearest USA state to Russia is Alaska. The very first Alaskans were people who crossed the Bering Strait, going from West to East, and who went from Russia to Alaska.
Is Russia imperialistic?
The most imperialistic state in the world is Great Britain (they have colonies in XXI century). So Russia is imperialistic not more than USA =)
If USA got involved in the war between Russia and Georgia would USA be on Georgia's side?
Maybe. Georgia and the US are allies. The Russian Confederation and the US are trading partners but have not entered into an alliance. Well Not to long ago USA and russia signed a treaty.Instead of a frenamie state they are in a buddy state now.
Did the US purchase alaska?
The USA purchased Alaska in 1867 from Russia for $7.2 million . There was considerable opposition at the time although by 1913 the fur trade and gold yields were bringing in profits of $81 million.
What is the country that is located between Russia and Canada?
if you mean Alaska it belongs to the USA Alaska is a state not a country
