Question

The United States bought Alaska in 1867 to?

A. keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.
B. stop other countries from taking over the territory.
C. control the territory’s abundance of resources.
D. open a critical trade route with the Far East.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To stop other countries from taking over the territory.

Explanation:

The United States was worried, believing that the British would take over Alaska and set up a presence there. This was also fueled by the idea that if the U.S took over Alaska, it could become a dominant Pacific power.