Was buying Alaska a good deal?

Answer 1

It got Russian claims to the Oregon Territory voided and Alaska later proved to be mineral rich and the perfect location for sports hunters and fisherman. It has a thriving seafood industry and is the home to almost 700,000 Americans.

Answer 2

Yes, think of all the oil and gold that came from it! It was sold for just two cents per acre. ~AnswerMan

Yes, Alaska was a good deal. Yes, Alaska was a very good deal.

Answer 3

As it turned out, Alaska has enormous oil deposits, which no one knew at the time the US bought Alaska from Russia. It was a really good deal.