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∙ 13y agowe bought it from Russia when it was cheap
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∙ 9y agoThe United States gained Alaska by purchasing it from the Russian Empire in 1867. The U.S. paid 7.2 million dollars for Alaska.
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∙ 15y agoRussia sold it to USA many years before it became a State.
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∙ 13y agoThe US bought the land from Russia
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∙ 14y agoIt purchased it in 1867 from Russia.
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∙ 12y agoDiscount sale.
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What were the US possessions before 1898?
Prior to the Spanish American War, the US had already taken possession of Alaska (purchase in 1867), and the Midway Islands (1856, 1867).
What territories did the US NOT gain as a result of its victory in the Spanish American War?
It did not gain Midway Atoll. It did not gain Wake Island. It did not gain Palmyra Atoll. It did not gain the US Virgin Islands. It did not gain American Samoa, Alaska or Hawaii from the Spanish American War.
How did the US gain control of Alaska?
It handed Russia a check for 7.2 million dollars and Russia cashed the check. or they found Alaska before russia and then it was considered our territory find on wikiped
What was the reason Alaska wanted to join the Union?
Alaska was purchased by the US Government from Russia in 1867.
How did the US gain land?
Tracts like the Louisiana Purchase, Alaska and the Gadsden were negotiated, Texas was annexed and Alta California and Nuevo Mexico became US properties in postwar Treaty negotiations.
When did the us gain the territory of Alaska?
The US gained Alaska in 1867.
What US possession extends above the Arctic Circle?
Alaska
When did the us gain control over Alaska?
It bought Alaska in 1867.
How did the US gain possession of Texas?
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How did the us gain possession of the land Virginia?
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In what year did the US gain control over Alaska?
The US bought Alaska from Russia in 1867.
How did US gain countries in Alaska?
Alaska was purchased from Russia for $7,200,000 in 1867
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How did US gain possession of North Dakota?
It was a part of the Louisiana Purchase.
What possession did the US acquire first A Alaska B Hawaii C panama canal zone D Puerto Rico?
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How much expanded percent did the US gain when they bought Alaska?
The US gained 20 percent in expansion in buying Alaska from Russia in 1867.
How did the US gain possession of South Carolina?
It was part of the Louisiana Purchase.
