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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.
