Question

Which territory was the first land acquired by the United States beyond the region of the modern-day contiguous states?

A
Alaska

B
Hawaii

C
Puerto Rico

D
the Philippines

Answer 1

A. Alaska

Step-by-step explanation:

Alaska officially became a part of the United States on October 18, 1867, after the treaty of purchase was ratified by the Senate on April 9 and signed by President Andrew Johnson on May 28.