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The United States of America agreed to buy Alaska from Emperor Alexander II of Russia on March 20, 1867, for about $7.2 million dollars. A little known fact is that the Russians also agreed to forgive a debt of around $5 million dollars that the US owed them from the revolutionary and civil wars. The United States actually took possession of Alaska on October 18, 1867.
China and England also were interested in purchasing Alaska, and are even rumored to have offered better prices. However, Russia didn't want China to have direct access to a fur-producing land (the main export to the Orient from Russia was Siberian furs) and Russia was afraid that England was colonizing too much of the world, and selling them Alaska was literally inviting them to their doorstep.
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What is the states that once belonged to Russia?
Alaska Alaska
What is a possessive noun for Alaska?
The possessive form of Alaska is Alaska's.
Is Alaska closer to Louisiana or Hawaii?
Alaska borders the west side of Canada, so obviously Canada.============================================The last time I checked, Alaska was part of the US. Did I miss something?
Is Alaska a province?
Alaska is not in a Canadian province; it is an American state.
How many division 1 colleges in Alaska?
University of Alaska, Anchorage. University of Alaska, Fairbanks. University of Alaska, Southeast. Alaska Pacific University.
What state in the US lies closer to russia?
Alaska...... good luck to those of you who are doing the crossword puzzle!! :)
What gulf is just south of Alaska?
The Gulf of Alaska is directly south of the state of Alaska. It is a large inlet of the Pacific Ocean that extends approximately 775 miles (1,250 km) from the Alaska Peninsula to the Alexander Archipelago.
Where is The University of Alaska Anchorage located?
The University of Alaska Anchorage is located in the state of Alaska.
What American state is west of the Yukon?
Alaska
What is the the most Northern State which has mountains?
Alaska
Is there an s in Alaska?
yes... Alaska... so there is an "S" in Alaska
What is the difference between the US and Alaska?
Alaska is in the U.S. but the U.S. is not in alaska <><><> Alaska is PART of the US. It is a state.
