The $7.2M Deal.

Discover the incredible story behind the $7.2 million Alaska Purchase that changed America forever! In 1867, the U.S. bought Alaska from Russia for just 2 cents an acre—a deal many thought was a huge mistake, dubbing it “Seward’s Folly.” But why was Russia willing to sell such a vast land? Financial struggles after the Crimean War and fear of losing Alaska to Britain made them eager to sell. Secretary of State William Seward saw the potential, and history proved him right as Alaska revealed its wealth in gold, oil, and natural resources. Watch this quick history bite and uncover why sometimes the best bargains are frozen solid! #AlaskaPurchase #HistoryFacts #SewardsFolly #HistoryBuffs #USHistory #FunHistoryFacts

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00:00:00 The Alaska Purchase Story