Which statement explains the U.S. motivation for the acquisition of the Alaska territory?

The purchase would improve U.S. political relations with Russia.

The United States would benefit from increased natural resources.

The purchase would lead to the U.S. acquisition of British Columbia.

The United States sought to establish a military presence close to Asia.

Question

Which statement explains the U.S. motivation for the acquisition of the Alaska territory? 

 The purchase would improve U.S. political relations with Russia. 

 The United States would benefit from increased natural resources. 

 The purchase would lead to the U.S. acquisition of British Columbia. 

 The United States sought to establish a military presence close to Asia.

compassionate · Answer

Wrong section.

anonymous · Answer

I know but people in history aren't helping... :/

anonymous · Answer

That doesn't mean you should go to the math section. Just wait.

goformit100 · Answer

Madam is it a Mathematics question ? @itsallycatt

anonymous · Answer

No, it's history... I said that when I posted in the math section

goformit100 · Answer

No you suppose to follow CoC : Please Read CoC (compulsory to read by all "Open Study" users) : http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

anonymous · Answer

Okay sorry. It's just frustrating cause I need help and none of the questions in history are being answered.