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The term Seward's Folly refers to the United States' purchase of: California. Alaska. the Midway Islands. Japan.
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The term Seward's Folly refers to the United States' purchase of:

California.
Alaska.
the Midway Islands.
Japan.

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Alaska. They thought he was a fool for trying to buy Alaska as they thought it was worthless. Then oil was discovered there - and people realized it was an amazing purchase.
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