"I yield to the superior force of the United States of America. . . . To avoid any collision of armed forces and perhaps the loss of life, I do this under protest, and impelled by said force, yield my authority." —Queen Liliuokalani, letter to the United States government, 1893

Question

"I yield to the superior force of the United States of America. . . . To avoid any collision of armed forces and perhaps the loss of life, I do this under protest, and impelled by said force, yield my authority." —Queen Liliuokalani, letter to the United States government, 1893

Use the quote to answer the question.
Why did Seward buy Alaska?
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to access Alaskan gold
to kick Russia out of North America
to increase trade in Asia and the Pacific
to develop desirable land

Answer 1

The quote provided does not mention anything about Seward or the reason behind the purchase of Alaska. Therefore, it cannot be used to answer the question.