The Russian Colonization of North America

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During what time period did the Russian colonization of North America occur?

  • 1639 to 1725
  • 1732 to 1867 (correct)
  • 1725 to 1799
  • 1552 to 1639

What is the collective name for the Russian colonial possessions in the Americas?

  • Russian America (correct)
  • Russian Creole
  • Russian Empire
  • Russian Pacific

Which present-day state in the United States was mostly included in Russian America?

  • Hawaii
  • Alaska (correct)
  • California
  • Sitka

What was the capital of Russian America?

<p>New Archangel (Novo-Arkhangelsk) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Emperor Peter the Great order to explore the North Pacific for potential colonization?

<p>Vitus Bering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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