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There were no "Buyers Remorse Laws" in 1867. The US gave them a check and they cashed it. The sale had been made.
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William H Seward. Russia feared losing Alaska in future conflicts and decided it would be best to gain some monetary value from the land.
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Who did Alaska belong to be coming into the US?
Russia
Who did Alaska belong to during the civil war?
Alaska was a Territory of Russia,and was purchased by the United States in 1867.
Who did Alaska belong to before Russia?
No one, but the natives who lived there until Russia came along to colonize it.
Alaska is so far from Russia how did it belong to Russia?
It is far from Russia's European front door but the back door from Siberia only requires you to cross the Bering Strait to reach the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The easternmost point of Russia is only 2.4 miles from the westernmost point in Alaska.
What country does Alaska belong to?
It belongs to the United States of America. It is one of the 'states' of America. It didn't always belong to America. It used to belong to Russia, but America bought it. Exactly how America moved Alaska all the way from Russia to America is a mystery and probably one of the wonders of modern technology! See Related Links below the following advertisements for more details.
Who did Alaska belong to prior to the US?
No country is owned by Alaska. Alaska owns only Alaska, including all of the lands and waters within its borders, and for Alaska to extend its claim any further would be a violation of Clause 3 of Article IV of the U. S. Constitution.
Did Alaska own Russia?
No. But Russia owned Alaska.
Country directly west of Alaska?
Russia is directly west of Alaska. There is the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.
From what country did US buy Alaska?
Alaska was bought from Russia.
Which country had control of Alaska before the US?
Alaska was originally owned by Russia.
What ocean separate's Russia and Alaska?
The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia
How big is Alaska compared to Russia?
Alaska is about one-fifth the size of Russia.
