Question:
Who owned Alaska before Russia?
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When Alaska was originally purchased from the Russians in 1867, most Americans thought it was a mistake and a waste of federal dollars. Secretary of State William Seward was even mocked openly for this and the purchase was nicknamed Seward's folly. However, given the huge size of the territory and the wealth of gold and oil later found turned folly to fortune.
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While the United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, Russia came into possession of the territory in 1741 when Russia sent explorer Vitus...
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