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16 February, 07:31

Why did the United States initially turn down the offer of purchasing Alaska

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  1. 16 February, 07:41
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    Russia offered to sell Alaska in 1859 because they were in debt from the Crimean War. The U. S initially didn't purchase Alaska because of Civil War debts.
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