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Why was William Seward's purchase of Alaska a questionable decision


A.) It would start a chain of events leading to the Crimean War.

B.) The Russians did not really own the property they were selling.

C.) The United States House of Representatives had not approved a single cent with which to pay for it.

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The answer is C. Most thought that the land in Alaska was useless and the money could’ve been used elsewhere.

The United States' plan to buy Alaska was controversial because no funding had been approved by the United States House of Representatives. Therefore, (D) is the correct option.

What was the Alaska purchase?

The United States bought Alaska from the Russian Empire through the Alaska Purchase. Through a treaty that was approved by the US Senate, Alaska was officially ceded to the US on October 18, 1867.

The United States' intention to purchase Alaska was debatable because the decision had received criticism from congress and therefore no funds had been authorized by the US House of Representatives.

Therefore, (C) is the correct option.

To know more about the Alaska Purchase, visit the link below:

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