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Alaska
The northernmost state of the United States. It ranks first in terms of total land area and 47th in terms of population.
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The United States agreed to buy Alaska from Russia on March 30, 1867, and the price tag was $7.2 million. Alaska became a US state on January 3, 1959. Many Americans questioned the value of this deal when it was made. It turned out to be a good deal for the US.
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How did Russia come to own Alaska?
Russia has had a policy of expansion for hundreds of years. This expansion was markedly increased under Peter I (The Great), and Catherine II (The Great) especially.
Vitus Bering undertook an expedition on behalf of the Russian Navy in 1741 and made the first European contact with Alaska. He brought high quality sea otter pelts back to Russia with him. This started a rush from Siberia towards Alaska resulting in a permanent European (Russian) settlement in 1784.
Due to the fur trade not being as profitable as anticipated, Russia did not fully colonise Alaska, resulting in the Alaskan purchase by the USA in 1867.
Who were the first white settlers in Alaska?
It is popularly thought that the first human inhabitants of Alaska arrived from Asia during the last Ice Age when a land bridge existed between Alaska and Siberia. When the Russians first came to Alaska there were approximately 60-80 thousand tribal inhabitants.
When the Russians reached the Aleutian chain, they discovered that almost all the islands were inhabited, with Aleuts; native people of Alaska, living in large communal houses relying on fishing and hunting and were famous for their basket making skills.
The Southern Indian, including the Tlingit and Haida peoples, were among the first to enter Alaska arriving from Asia across what is now known as the Bering Strait.
The native Eskimo population hail originally from the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean coastlines and form the biggest indigenous group in Alaska today, apparently when first met by Europeans they lived in houses made of sod and not ice, as more popularly thought.
The native Athabascan Indian population in Alaska come from the interior of the state and were predominantly a nomadic people moving seasonally between camps for hunting game, waterfowl and fish.
How did the US gain possession of Alaska?
The Alaska purchase from Russia by the United States occurred in 1867 at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward. (see seward's folly) also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_purchase
Who is the man responsible for the purchase of Alaska?
He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.
How much did America buy Alaska for?
I believe Alaska was bougth for about $7,200,000 or about 2 cents per acre around the 1820's or 30's. Hope this helps!
Why did the US purchased Alaska from German and for how much?
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%).
When did Captain Cook Visit Alaska?
James Cook made three major journeys.
- Cook's first voyage extended from August 1768 to July 1771.
- His second voyage was from July 1772 to July 1775.
- The third voyage was July 1776 until Cook's untimely death in February 1779.
What did the US pay Russia for Alaska?
In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for $7,200,000 or about 2 cents an acre. The U.S. purchase was accomplished solely through the determined efforts of Secretary of State William H. Seward, and for many years afterward the land was derisively called Seward's Folly or Seward's Icebox because of its supposed uselessness. Since Alaska appeared to offer no immediate financial return, it was neglected.
Why did people call the purchase of Alaskan lands Seward's Folly?
Because, after Secretary of State William Henry Seward bought Alaska in 1867, most people thought that the land was useless and that it was absurd for Seward to have spent the money to buy such a place.
What country sold Alaska to the us?
Russia
Russia, in 1867 the secretary of the state of US, Mr. William Seward under the President Andrew Johnson, bought Alaska from Russia.
From Russia in th XIXth century.
On March 18th 1867, Russia sold Alaska and the Aleutians to the USA for 7,200,000 dollars - or 29 dollars an acre.
This was bad for Alaska as it lost its civilian government. The USA did nothing for many years except evict Russians from their homes for no good reason and cause unnecessary hardship.
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How did the US come to own Alaska?
Alaska was purchased from Russia in the 1860's. The US simply asked the people in Hawaii if they wanted to become part of the US, they agreed, Hawaii was annexed in 1898. Britain, Japan, and the US always had had an interest in Hawaii because of it's strategic position...the citizens there KNEW that; they probably felt that rather than be fought over by other nations, better to go with the best one now while the offer was still good.
What is the state gemstone of Alaska?
The official state gemstone of Alabama is the Star Blue Quartz, adopted in 1990.
What does the color blue represent on the Alaska state Flag?
It represents the sky, the flag itself shows the big dipper and the north star in the night sky.
What is the population of the smallest city in Alaska?
Livengood Alaska, wikipedia it! It's population is 29 Kupreanof is a city at the eastern shore of Kupreanof Island in the Petersburg Census Area, in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 23 at the 2000 census, making it the smallest incorporated city in the state. Chicken, AK has a population of 18.
When did Hawaii and Alaska join the Union?
Alaska was admitted on January 3, 1959, and Hawaii was admitted on August 21, 1959.
What city in Alaska does Sarah Palin live in?
Yes.... Sarah Palin and her family live in Wasilla Alaska, approx 45 mins drive from Anchorage.
What is the legal age of consent in Alaska?
It will depends on how many years older you are. in Alaska if you are less than 3 years older than a 15 year old it is statutory rape punishable to up to 10 years in prison. Check out http://www.cga.ct.gov/2003/olrdata/jud/rpt/2003-R-0376.htm for more details
The Aleutian Islands in Alaska on the Pacific Ocean Aleuts also refer to the people of the Aleutian Islands
What is the 2007 population of Alaska?
The 2007 population of Alaska was 676,987, which was an increase of 7.9 percent from 2000. The 2013 population of Alaska was 735,132.
How much is the fine for failure to yield to emergency vehicle?
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What is the average speed limit on the Alaskan Highway?
In Alaska, speed limits in some rural areas may be 65 mph, but drivers are warned that frost heaves and moose pose serious hazards. There may not be guardrails where drivers from out of state might expect them. Although most paved roads have wide shoulders, there are also stretches were shoulders are narrow or nonexistent. Winter driving -- between October and April, depending on the location -- brings its own hazards of ice, snow and wind although the state Department of Transportation does a pretty good job of clearing the roads.
Where in Alaska is Sarah Palin from?
Sarah Palin grew up in Skagway, Eagle River, and Wasilla. They are all in Alaska. Yep!! Sarah Palin is a true Alaskan!!
