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According to US supporters, which was a benefit of purchasing Alaska?

The territory would be a buffer to invasions from Europe.
The territory would provide a place for many Americans to live.
It would increase trade by improving access to the northern Pacific.
It would increase the United States’ power by creating a bond with Russia.

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im almost positive that is D

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Answer: D) It would increase the United States’ power by creating a bond with Russia.

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