Real Reason the United States Bought Alaska from Russia

Buying Alaska was the biggest mistake ever! A disaster that cost the equivalent of $150 million today for a whole lot of empty nothingness. It was a folly on a monumental scale. That is until Alaska was found to be a natural wonderland teeming with natural resources. But if no one knew how valuable Alaska would be, why did the United States purchase it for such a high price? And did people at the time really think it was such a colossal blunder? Today we're looking at the real reason why the US Bought Alaska from Russia.

[stephenjones]

My family moved to Douglas Island, across the bay from Juneau on my 2nd birthday. That was in 1955. A lot of people are surprised when I tell them that I lived in Alaska when it was a territory, before becoming a state. I was 6 when Alaska gained statehood and I still remember the first 4th of July parade in Juneau that year, with Tlingit Indians wearing their bright yellow, blue and black chilkat robes. I have had a love for the art of the Pacific Northwest tribes ever since.

Unfortunately, my family moved to Missouri when i was 8 years old, and I've missed the forest and beaches of Douglas Island. My fondest memories have always been those early years in Alaska.

[bitmau]

This presentation is the best I've seen in relation to the US, Canada, Great Britain and Russia. None of this is taught in Canadian schools and I learned more in this half hour video than in all over my 50+ years. This is a work of excellence that really cleared up a lot of questions and mysteries I've had for most of my life. Thank you!

[UncaDave]

My great grandfather known as “Alaska Bill” in the family, traveled from the east in NY to the Black Hills gold rush and later to Alaska. I have some pictures of him prospecting in Alaska. It was pretty rough and raw there. He got his gold but instead of staying went back home to his family and farm. He was a strict Baptist and I think looked for the calmer life back home. Thank you for a great story on Alaska!

[Doggieman]

This is one hell of a historical documentary. Impressive.

[sebastienbrouillard]

I most say that it's the first time I can enjoy a YouTube video with a really smart use of stock video.

You did a great job by placing them well on time and making sense of what you were explaining.

[frankrodriguezit]

This was incredibly informative! Thank u for posting 🙏🏽

[d.lindsey]

At a cost of 1 and a half Cents per Acre, it was a really good deal at the time. At an equivalent value of 150 million dollars for 452.8 million acres, it's still a good deal. Where else can you buy land at 33.3 cents per acre?

[DonnaCsuti-jidd]

Thanks very interesting hadn't heard some of this history. Well done presentation

[trustyduffman]

So good. The animation style, the voiceover, the writing…this is an amazing channel! Definitely subbed!

[ricopedrajrs]

Thanks, man. As a Canadian, I've never been so well informed in such a short time.

[richardbridges]

Was watching on TV app, had to find this video on my phone (account) because I wanted you to know as a an old, old lol, history buff, this is THE best Alaska Purchase video I've seen. The information you provided in barely over 1/2 hour is astounding. Very well done, I enjoyed learning a few nuances I had not known. Thank you

[baloo_]

Great documentary! Thanks for posting this!

[aymonfoxc]

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[filypefx]

An amazing take over history. A sober video, with concise and direct content, thanks.

[conqueroryt]

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[johnbulluvant]

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[FarFlungHeel]

Wonderfully done! I know US history well - and remember teachers’ references to “Seward’s Folly” - but much of this was new information for me. Thank you!

[Jefff]

Technically, the US & Russia are closer due to the Diomede Islands. Big Diomede (Russia) and little Diomede (US) are just 1.2 miles apart.

[kinglouie]

Very interesting information. Lot of which I had no idea! Thank you!

[feralbluee]

A Real person narrating. You can right away. Thank you so very much - really! 🌷🌱