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It voided all claims by Russia in North America including valid claims to Washington state and Oregon.

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William Seward bought Alaska from Russia as a hope to gain resources!

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Q: Why did Secretary of state Willam Seward want to buy Alaska?
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The Secretary of State who urged Congress to purchase Alaska wa?

William Seward


Who is the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska?

He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.


Who is Seward's Folly?

Secretary of State William Seward who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.


What state did Secretary of State William H Seward buy from Russia for 720000 dollars?

Seward bought Alaska in 1867.


Who had the idea of buying Alaska?

Secretary of State William Seward.


Who decided to purchase Alaska?

Secretary of State William Seward.


Who negotiated to gain Alaska?

Secretary of State William Seward.


Who was the american secretary of state that made the purchase of Alaska?

seward


Who was involved in buying Alaska?

Secretary of State William Seward.


Who has Secretary of State when Alaska was purchased?

William Howard Seward.


What Secretary of State encouraged the purchase of Alaska?

William Seward.


What was the Sewards Icebox?

Seward's Icebox was a nickname given to Alaska after Secretary of State William Henry Seward bought it from Russia. The purchase was also nicknamed "Seward's Folly".