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Who is the person credited with gaining Alaska for the US?
Secretary of State William Seward.
Who is credited with gaining Alaska for the US?
Russia, 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.In 1867 April 6 Russia sold Alaska to AmericaThe US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.Russia
What is the difference between the US and Alaska?
Alaska is in the U.S. but the U.S. is not in alaska <><><> Alaska is PART of the US. It is a state.
About how far is Alaska from the US?
Alaska IS part of the US.
If you travel from Alaska to Greenland are you gaining or losing time?
If you travel from Alaska to Greenland, you lose time. when you go from west to east, you lose time.
Which US State is larger than Alaska?
No US state is larger than Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the US.
What is the distance between Alaska and the US?
Alaska borders Canada, so I suppose it really depends on how far into Alaska you are.
Was the treaty to purchase Alaska signed in the US or Alaska?
Well, Alaska is part of the US. The treaty was, however, signed outside of Alaska.
When did the us gain the territory of Alaska?
The US gained Alaska in 1867.
What is the northernmost point in the US?
Point Barrow, Alaska is the northernmost point in the US.
What were the consequences of gaining Alaska?
Russia gave up all claims to its North American Colony.
What were the Russians after in Alaska?
The Russians were after Beaver pelts in Alaska...once the population of beavers declined they wanted to get rid of Alaska because they weren't gaining anything by owning it so they sold it to William H. Seward.
