In what year was it acquired? By whom?
2007-12-05 11:43:19 · 5 answers · asked by Ingy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
War with Canada in 1948. We won!
2007-12-05 11:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To the final of my information, it replaced into first land leased from Russia. while the land lease expired, there have been concerns that the Soviet Union might require Alaska back. yet then top minister Kosygin stated that folk residing in Alaska are individuals, their way of existence isn't Russian; that Alaska has very tight connection to the financial gadget of america. consequently, he stated, it would be unreasonable to call for it back and that his u . s . a . won't do it.
2016-12-10 13:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and
became the 49th state in 1959!
2007-12-05 11:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The US purchased it from Russia. It was originally known as "Seward's Folly"
2007-12-05 11:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
bought it from Russia about 1849
2007-12-05 11:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Sardonicus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋