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.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

From this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase it says "American public opinion was not universally positive; to some the purchase was known as Seward's Folly. Nonetheless, most newspaper editors argued that the U.S. would probably derive great economic benefits from the purchase; friendship of Russia was important; and it would facilitate the acquisition of British Columbia.[8] Forty-five percent of newspapers endorsing the purchase cited the increased potential for annexing British Columbia in their support.[5] Historian Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer summarized the minority opinion of some American newspaper editors who opposed the purchase:[9]"

dangerousjesse · Answer

Well, when Russia was having economic struggles, the US helped. Due to this act of "kindness", the US became well-respected by Russia.