2006-12-01 14:42:19 · 5 answers · asked by mrspeanut 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
PURCHASE OF ALASKA FROM THE RUSSIANS
2006-12-01 14:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually Seward's folly, not Stewards, and refers to the purchase of the Alaska territory from Russia in the late 1860's. The purchase was spearheaded by Secretary of State Seward. I believe he was Secretary of State under President Andrew Johnson. Folly refers to the fact that many thought it was a bad purchase. The word folly, not often used now, means something silly or not worth anything.
2006-12-01 14:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by PDY 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Seward's Folly refers to the purchase of Alaska by the USA from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million.
2006-12-01 14:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Alaska.
2006-12-01 14:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is "seward's" folly..........the purchase of the Alaska territory
2006-12-01 14:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋