Question

Why did the Russian Empire sold Alaska to the USA?

Answer 1

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Ans-Russia offered to sell Alaska to the United States in 1859, believing the United States would off-set the designs of Russia’s greatest rival in the Pacific, Great Britain.This purchase ended Russia’s presence in North America and ensured U.S. access to the Pacific northern rim.

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Answer 2

Answer: Russia offered to sell Alaska to the United States in 1859, believing the United States would off-set the designs of Russia's greatest rival in the Pacific, Great Britain. This purchase ended Russia's presence in North America and ensured U.S. access to the Pacific northern rim.