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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 America
The US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.
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∙ 13y agoSecretary of State, William H. Seward. The territory was purchased for $7.2 million dollars in 1868. It was initially thought to be a foolish purchase. Many newspapers referred to the purchase as "Seward's Folly." It wasn't until the discovery of gold in the 1890s when Seward's vision was vinidcated.
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∙ 13y agoWilliam Seward.
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∙ 14y agoSecretary of State William Seward.
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∙ 14y agoSecretary of State William H. Seward.
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Does Alaska have a US Presidential birthplace?
No US President has been born in Alaska.
How many years after the first Russian explorers visited Alaska did Alaska become a US states?
Alaska became a US state 83 years after the first Russian explorer visited Alaska. Alaska was sold to the US in 1867.
Which 2 US states that are not connected to the rest of the US?
Hawaii and Alaska... Being an island group, and a territory bought from russia.
What money does Alaska use?
As a US State Alaska uses the US Dollar and Cents.
What number did Alaska enter the US?
Alaska is the 49th state!
Who is credited for gaining Alaska for the US?
William Seward.
Who is the person credited with gaining Alaska for the US?
Secretary of State William Seward.
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.
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.
About how far is Alaska from the US?
Alaska IS part of the US.
Which US State is larger than Alaska?
No US state is larger than Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the US.
What were the consequences of gaining Alaska?
Russia gave up all claims to its North American Colony.
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.
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.
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.
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.
