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What is the nickname of the US purchase of Alaska from Russia?
Seward's Folly.
How much did the United States pay for Alaska from Russia?
$7.2 million, or the equivalent of over $150 million today.
What did Alaska seem like at the time of the purchase?
A whole lot of empty nothingness.
What was Alaska found to be after the purchase?
A natural wonderland teeming with natural resources.
Why did the United States purchase Alaska for such a high price?
The real reason why the US Bought Alaska from Russia.
Test your knowledge of US history with this quiz on the purchase of Alaska, also known as "Seward's Folly." Learn about the controversial acquisition of the territory and its eventual significance in American history.
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