Alaska was purchased from Russia by the United States in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward. As many people thought that the transaction involved paying good money for a barren wasteland, it was often referred to at the time as "Seward's Folly." Subsequent discovery of, among other things, huge oil reserves in Alaska have put lie to that characterization.
Probably not. It was acquired from Russia well after the civil had ended and after the 13th amendment abolishing slavery.
oregon
Alaska and Hawaii are the states you seek.
Alaska is the toponym or place name of the state of Alaska.
Hawaii and Alaska... Being an island group, and a territory bought from russia.
That would be Alaska.
it was first with russia (ussr) but then it sold alaska after the cold war to USA .
Alaska
Alaska yo
Alaska. Maybe Hawaii?
I don't know. you tell me.
The US acquired Alaska from Russia and the Alaskan Purchase was made in 1867.March 30 1867
Probably not. It was acquired from Russia well after the civil had ended and after the 13th amendment abolishing slavery.
No, the last territory acquired by the United States was not the Oregon Territory. The Oregon Territory was acquired in 1846 through a treaty with Great Britain. The final addition to U.S. territory was the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
oregon
Alaska was purchased and puerto rico was goverened
When the exploration of the "New World" the most famous exploits are those of the Europeans. The British explored and acquired Canada. However, from the other side, the Russians explored and laid claim to the region of Alaska. Alaska was then later bought by the United States.