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5 January, 12:23

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

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  1. 5 January, 12:28
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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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