Question

Seward’s Folly refers to the

(A) United States’ annexation of Hawaii
(B) Whiskey Ring Scandal
(C) United States’ purchase of Alaska
(D) events that led to the Spanish-American War
(E) Gadsden Purchase

Answer 1

Seward’s Folly refers to the "(C) United States’ purchase of Alaska," since this deal was made by William Seward, and was seen by many at the time as being a waste of money.