Which of the following was true of Secretary of State William Henry Seward?

A. He was successful in negotiating a trade deal with the Kingdom of Hawaii.
B. He negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Canada.
C. He annexed the Midway Islands.
D. He opposed American imperial expansion.

Question

Which of the following was true of Secretary of State William Henry Seward?
    
A. He was successful in negotiating a trade deal with the Kingdom of Hawaii.
B. He negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Canada.
C. He annexed the Midway Islands.
D. He opposed American imperial expansion.

awolflover1 · Answer

Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

I'm thinking C. but I'm not positive about it

awolflover1 · Answer

William Henry Seward, former Secretary of State always wanted to negotiate a trade deal with the kingdom of Hawaii, however he was unsuccessful. He did however annex the midway islands. Therefore the answer is C.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you!