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Germany has never possessed Alaska. The area that became Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million dollars (that are 2 cents per acre) after Congress concluded its resources could be vitally important to the nation's future growth. 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 largest self-reported ancestry groups in the state are German (16.6%).
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∙ 13y agoThe US purchased imperial Russia's claim to Alaska for 7 million dollars. It was dubbed Seward's Icebox by many. The United States wanted to eliminate European claims on the New World. The US also wanted to pressure Great Britain, which had recently organized the colony of British Columbia.
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What large piece of land was purchased by the US in 1867?
Alaska
Who was US President when the USA purchased Alaska?
Andrew Johnson was president in 1867, when the USA purchased Alaska. There is a link below.
What state did the US purchase Alaska from?
Alaska was purchased on the year of 1867 and it was bought from Russia.
When was Alaska Purchased from Russia?
Alaska was purchased from Russia by the US in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars. It was originally offered to the United States in 1859, but the purchase was delayed by the US Civil War. The territory of Alaska became a US state in 1959.
What territory was purchased by US from Russia under Grant's administration?
Alaska
Why did the US conquer Alaska?
Alaska was purchased, not conquered.
Alaska was perchased by the US from what coutry?
Alaska was purchased from Russia
Dates the US secured Alaska?
Alaska was purchased in 1867.
Did the US steal Alaska from Canada?
No it purchased Alaska from Russia.
The US purchased Alaska from?
Russia.
What large piece of land was purchased by the US in 1867?
Alaska
Who was US President when the USA purchased Alaska?
Andrew Johnson was president in 1867, when the USA purchased Alaska. There is a link below.
The US purchased this state from Russia?
Alaska.
The US purchased Alaska in what year?
In 1867.
The US State that was purchased from Russia is?
Alaska.
What was the largest land purchased by the US?
Alaska
How did US gain countries in Alaska?
Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867
