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Which of the following best explains how the United States acquired Alaska?

The United States claimed Alaska after winning a war with Russia.
The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.
The United States purchased Alaska from Canada for two cents an acre.
The United States accepted Alaska’s petition to become a US territory.

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Answer:

the first one should be the answer sorry if its wrong

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Answer: B is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

US bought alaska for 7.2 million

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