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William H. Seward purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867. This amount equated to about two cents per acre, totaling approximately 586,412 square miles. The acquisition was initially criticized by some as "Seward's Folly," but it later proved to be a significant addition to the United States, rich in Natural Resources.
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What state did Secretary of State William H Seward buy from Russia for 720000 dollars?
Seward bought Alaska in 1867.
What did William seward do in 1867 that was called seward's folly?
he bought Alaska
Why is Seward Alaska called Seward?
Seward Alaska was named for the man who bought, William Henry Seward. William Henry Seward was a lawyer and politician from New York during the Civil War. In 1867, while serving as Secretary of State under Andrew Johnson, Seward bought Alaska from Russia.
Who bought Alaska?
Actually Alaska was bought by the United States of America...WOW GENIUSES-----yes but Seward William H. Seward was the one
What did Secretary of State William H. Seward purchase from Russia in 1867?
He bought Alaska.
Who was lincolns secretary of state?
William Henry seward----------he was important cause he bought Alaska 0.o
Who in the us bought Alaska?
William H. Seward, US Secretary of State.
When William Seward bought Alaska from Russia what did the purchase double?
The size of the United States.
Where did William Seward purchase Alaska?
William seward was a man that wanted America to expand. so in 1867 when russia told William seward they wanted to trade, willaim saw it as a step closer for trading with Asia and the Pacific
What was the Sewards 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".
What property did William Seward acquire for the US?
Alaska
Who is credited with gaining Alaska for the US?
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.In 1867 April 6 Russia sold Alaska to AmericaThe US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.Russia
