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In what way did the purchase of Alaska fit with Secretary of State William Seward's foreign policy towards Asia.
A.Seward thought the purchase of Alaska could protect the United Stated from Asian aggression.
B.Seward thought that Alaska could be a stepping stone to increased trade with Asia.
C.Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would weaken Japan and other Asian powers.
D.Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would make it possible to annex Midway island.
Is it D?
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To determine the correct answer, let's break down the question and analyze the options.
The question is asking about the way in which the purchase of Alaska fit with Secretary of State William Seward's foreign policy towards Asia. We need to consider Seward's intentions and objectives in his foreign policy to find the most fitting option.
Option A states that Seward thought the purchase of Alaska could protect the United States from Asian aggression. While this aligns with the concept of protecting the U.S., there is no specific mention of Asian aggression in relation to Alaska in Seward's foreign policy.
Option B suggests that Seward thought Alaska could be a stepping stone to increased trade with Asia. This option seems plausible as it highlights the potential economic benefits of Alaska in relation to trade with Asia. Seward was indeed looking to expand American influence in Asia and increase trade opportunities.
Option C claims that Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would weaken Japan and other Asian powers. This option is not accurate as there is no evidence to suggest that Seward's intention was to weaken Asian powers through the purchase of Alaska.
Option D suggests that Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would make it possible to annex Midway Island. This option does not directly relate to Seward's foreign policy towards Asia. While Midway Island is geographically close to Alaska, there is no indication that its annexation was directly associated with Seward's objectives in Asia.
Based on our analysis, it is clear that option B, which states that Seward thought Alaska could be a stepping stone to increased trade with Asia, is the most fitting answer.