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They had oil available for great profit.
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What made Alaska valuable for the US?
What made Alaska valuable to the United States was all the gold and silver, base metals like lead and zinc, timber and seafood.
In which American state is oil the most valuable resource?
This would be Alaska. Russia sold Alaska to the US, believing it was worthless. However the US later found gold and oil in Alaska.
Which territory was the more valuable addition to the US Alaska or Hawaii?
The Hawaiian Territory was more valuable than the Alaskan Territory.
Why was Alaska such a good purchase for the us?
Because Alaska is a very large area and contains a huge amount of valuable resources, including gold and oil.
What state is the most valuable for petroleum?
Alaska
What made Alaska more valuable?
Their oil!
What was the name of the purchase of Alaska from Russia?
US Secretary of State Seward was able to purchase the territory now known as the state of Alaska from Russia. Many people believed it was a worthless purchase and nicknamed it "Seward's Folly". The purchase took place in 1867. Until purchased by the US, it was called Russian Alaska. It turned out to be a valuable deal for the US.
Is Alaska's most valuable resource?
Oil and natural gas.
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.
Which US State is larger than Alaska?
No US state is larger than Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the US.
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.
