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Alaska Purchase: Seward’s Folly or Strategic Masterstroke? | U.S. History Explained

Discover the intriguing story of the Alaska Purchase, the 1867 land deal that added over 586,000 square miles to the United States. Often referred to as 'Seward’s Folly,' this historic acquisition from Russia was initially criticized but later proved to be a strategic and economic triumph. Learn about the negotiations led by William H. Seward, the treaty's significance, and how Alaska's natural resources and location transformed it into a valuable asset for the U.S. #AlaskaPurchase #SewardsFolly #1867AlaskaDeal #USHistory #RussiaSellsAlaska #WilliamHSeward #AlaskaTerritory #AmericanExpansion #RussianAmerica #NaturalResourcesAlaska #USTerritorialGrowth #AlaskaHistory #TreatyOf1867 #AmericanImperialism Subscribe to History Love for more fascinating stories about historical events that shaped the world!