In 1867 the United States agreed to purchase Alaska from Russia for 7,200,000.00
which was about 2 cents an acre. It was called "Seward's Folly" because Secretary of State William H. Seward was in charge of this transaction. Many members of congress were opposed to this deal but it was finally approved by congress. On January 3, 1959, Alaska became the 49th state.
which was about 2 cents an acre. It was called "Seward's Folly" because Secretary of State William H. Seward was in charge of this transaction. Many members of congress were opposed to this deal but it was finally approved by congress. On January 3, 1959, Alaska became the 49th state.