What was the impact of the United States decision to purchase Alaska?
The Alaskan purchase led to the beginning of US imperialistic desires.
The Alaskan purchase ended America’s goal of manifest destiny.
It gave the US Navy the ability to dominate the Pacific Ocean.
The purchase led to a gold strike and the US seal skin industry.
D?
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In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward purchased Alaska (Alyeska) from the Russians for a rather cheap price of $7.2 million. Seward was laughed and mocked for his purchase, and they reasoned Alaska was a wasteland; basically uninhabitable. However, a few years later prospectors discovered a large gold vein in Alaska, and people flocked to the state.This also led to seal skin being made and sold as an alternative to those who didnt strike it rich.
@Ms. Sue,
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Veritas -- what is the source of your information? Did you copy this directly?
wait is it not D?
D is right.
Thank you for your response. You are a good writer.
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Yes, option D is incorrect. The purchase of Alaska did not lead to a gold strike or directly impact the US seal skin industry in any significant way.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the other options:
A) The claim that the Alaskan purchase led to the beginning of US imperialistic desires is partially true. The purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million was controversial at the time, as many saw it as a wasteful or unnecessary expense. However, it did mark one of the first instances of the United States acquiring territory beyond its continental boundaries, setting a precedent for future expansionist policies.
B) The claim that the Alaskan purchase ended America's goal of manifest destiny is also incorrect. Manifest destiny was the belief prevalent in the 19th century that the United States was destined to expand its territory from coast to coast. The purchase of Alaska did not signal the end of this desire; rather, it was a manifestation of it.
C) The claim that the purchase of Alaska gave the US Navy the ability to dominate the Pacific Ocean is generally accepted as one of the significant impacts of the purchase. With Alaska under American control, the United States gained a strategic foothold in the northern Pacific, which allowed for increased naval presence and influence in the region. This move positioned the US Navy to protect American interests and project power in the Pacific.
Based on these explanations, it is clear that option C is the most accurate answer regarding the impact of the United States' decision to purchase Alaska.