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it helped because a couple decades after we had bought Alaska we discovered a HUGE oil mine; therefore, we made millions of dollars to go to uor government, wich helped us grow in our community.

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It insured the opening of Oregon Territory.

It was a supplier of gold, silver, lead and zinc.

It acted as a support facility for Russia againt Germany in WW2.

It has been a major International supplier of seafood.

It acted as a buffer against Russia in the Cold War.

It acts as a crude oil supplier.

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It ended Russian claims in California and in the Oregon Territory.

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fishing,wood,oil (but we didn't know about it yet)

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The purchase gave the United States access to a rich source of Natural Resources.

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How did US purchase Alaska?

they bought alaska from russia


Was the treaty to purchase Alaska signed in the US or Alaska?

Well, Alaska is part of the US. The treaty was, however, signed outside of Alaska.


Which state did US purchase from russia?

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Was Alaska a lease to the US?

No it was an outright purchase.


What state did US purchase from Russia?

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March of 1867 what state did the US purchase?

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America's purchase of Alaska The purchase of Alaska Sec. of State Seward from Russia. It was thought that there was lillte to nothing in Alaska to warrent the purchase. Discoveries of gold and oil have shown his detracters wrong.


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What territory did Seward purchase for the US?

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Why did the US buy Alaska into statehood?

The US made the purchase of Alaska to clear Russian Colonial claims in the Oregon Territory.