How did the purchase of Alaska help the US?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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