How was the purchase of alaska an example of imperialism?

a. it allowed the us to destroy a country and gained a state.

c. it was a military action that fortified the u. s. role in the world.

b. it was a waste of money for the u. s. in an attempt to conquer the world.

d. it expanded the us borders by gaining territory from another country?

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Justine Mckee

20 August, 14:56

How was the purchase of alaska an example of imperialism?

a. it allowed the us to destroy a country and gained a state.

c. it was a military action that fortified the u. s. role in the world.

b. it was a waste of money for the u. s. in an attempt to conquer the world.

d. it expanded the us borders by gaining territory from another country?

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Russell Hansen · Answer 1

By purchasing Alaska, we expanded our own sphere of influence, while keeping other nations out of North America. This allowed us to better maintain control over our own territory and influence neighbors.