It belonged to the United States, naturally. And the US purchased it from Russia. It was referred to as 'Seward's Folly' or 'Seward's Icebox' until gold was discovered there. Seward was the Secretary of State that negotiated the whole thing. And now with the oil fields, it was a darn lucrative purchase!
The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox." The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox."
The purchase of Alaska by the United States from Russia.
He was Secretary of state and was responsible for arranging the purchase.
William Seward.
Seward was responsible for the purchase of the Alaska territory
The US did expand its territory after the US Civil War. One outstanding event was put together by US Secretary of State Seward. He agreed to purchase what is now the state of Alaska. At the time, many Americans saw no value in making this purchase. As it turned out, it was a wise move by Seward.
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.
It belonged to the United States, naturally. And the US purchased it from Russia. It was referred to as 'Seward's Folly' or 'Seward's Icebox' until gold was discovered there. Seward was the Secretary of State that negotiated the whole thing. And now with the oil fields, it was a darn lucrative purchase!
The press and many US citizens ridiculed the purchase of Alaska by Secretary of State William Seward. The purchase in 1867 amounted to the US paying Russia $7,200,000. Few people understood why the territory known as Russian America was purchased. It was tagged with the name of "Seward's Folly".
The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox." The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's 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".
"Seward's Folly"
The purchase of Alaska by the United States from Russia.
He was Secretary of state and was responsible for arranging the purchase.
Secretary of State Seward negotiated the purchase. Andrew Johnson was the president when it was made.