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What was the Sewards Icebox?
Seward's Icebox was a nickname given to Alaska after Secretary of State William Henry Seward bought it from Russia. The purchase was also nicknamed "Seward's Folly".
What role did William seward have during the civil war?
William Seward was the govener of New York during the time of the time of the Civil War. He was against slavery, & helped runaway slaves & defended them in court. He is most known for negotiating the Alaska Purchase.
Who served as Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State?
William H. Seward of New York assumed that position on 5 March 1861 and served until 4 March 1869. He served under both Lincoln and Johnson and is famous for the Seward's Folly or the purchase of Alaska. He was also instrumental in keeping Europe from entering into or interfering with th US Civil War.As an aside, Seward ran for the Republican Party's presidential nominee versus Lincoln in 1860.
How much did seward pay for Alaska?
About 8million-4hundred
Seward's folly acquired in 1867 from russia?
That would be Alaska.
William H Seward secured the purchase of Alaska from what country?
Russia owned what is now Alaska, the 49th state of the US. Many of Seward's critics mocked the purchase. However, looking back it can be seen to have been a wise purchase by Seward.
What did William H. Seward secured the purchase of Alaska from?
Russia owned what is now Alaska, the 49th state of the US. Many of Seward's critics mocked the purchase. However, looking back it can be seen to have been a wise purchase by Seward.
Who is Seward's Folly?
Secretary of State William Seward who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
Who was the man that convinced Congress to purchase Alaska?
William Seward urged Congress to purchase Alaska.
The Secretary of State who urged Congress to purchase Alaska wa?
William Seward
Who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia?
William Seward negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
Did William Seward sell Alaska?
No he negotiated Alaska's purchase from Russia.
Which state did William Seward purchase from Russia?
Alaska
William H. Seward the purchase of Alaska from?
Russia
Who was mocked for the purchase of Alaska?
United States Secretary of State William H. Seward was mocked for the purchase of Alaska, which was nicknamed Seward's Folly.
What European country did William Seward purchase Alaska from?
Russia
Who decided to purchase Alaska?
Secretary of State William Seward.
