Alaska: America's 2 Cent Treasure?

Alaska: America's 2 Cent Treasure?

Did you know Alaska was bought for less than two cents an acre? In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for just seven point two million dollars Many people thought it was a huge mistake and called it ‘Seward’s Folly ‘ But they were wrong, because Alaska is incredibly rich in resources It’s known for its vast reserves of oil and the famous Klondike Gold Rush This purchase turned out to be one of the best deals in American history Alaska didn’t just bring wealth but also strategic benefits during World War Two