Question

which event proved that the U.D. purchase of alaska had been a good investment?
A. Alaska quickly became one of the most populous U.S. states.

B. The united states profited from the eventual discovery of gold in alaska.

C. Russia suffered an economic collapse after selling off its access to alaskan resources.

D. Great Britain offered to buy Alaska for more than the united states had paid for the territory.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is the option B.

Explanation:Skeptics had dubbed the purchase of Alaska “Seward’s Folly,” but major discoveries of gold were made there in the 1880s and 1890s. These discoveries brought attention and people to Alaska.the former Secretary of State was vindicated when a major gold deposit was discovered in the Yukon in 1896, and Alaska became the gateway to the Klondike gold fields.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alaska's strategic significance was eventually realised during World War II. In 1959, Alaska became a state.

Explanation:

Option B is the correct answer because;

• The acquisition of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly" by sceptics, yet substantial gold discoveries were discovered there in the 1880s and 1890s.
• These findings drew a lot of attention to Alaska and drew a lot of people there.
• When a substantial gold discovery was discovered in the Yukon in 1896, the former Secretary of State was vindicated, and Alaska became the entrance to the Klondike gold fields.

Alaska turned to a state with proper strategic implementation and did not become a state quickly, the russian government surffered due to the sale of Alaska which implies that it is not a good ivestment, and  Great Britain did not offer to buy Alaska due to main resasons to begin with, in 1867, Canada was not a separate country. Second, the British colonies in Canada were under their jurisdiction.

Therefore, options A, C, and D are the incorrect answers as Russia was adamant about not selling Alaska to its adversary.

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