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How did the purchase of Alaska help the US?

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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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When did US purchase Alaska?
The United States purchased Alaska in March 30 1867.
What US President did the Alaska purchase?
Andrew Johnson.
What country did the US purchase Alaska?
Russia.
What date did the US purchase Alaska?
Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire on March 30, 1867, for 7.2 million($113 million in today's dollars).
When did the US purchase Alaska?
The USA purchased Alaska in 1867 from Russia for $7.2 million . There was considerable opposition at the time although by 1913 the fur trade and gold yields were bringing in profits of $81 million.