The United States bought Alaska in 1867 to

A. keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.

B. stop other countries from taking over the territory.

C. control the territory's abundance of resources.

D. open a critical trade route with the Far East.

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Rowan Avery

6 December, 11:04

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Darion Becker · Answer 1

C. Control the territory's abundance of resources

The United States bought Alaska in 1867 toA. keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.B. stop other countries from taking over the territory.C. control the territory's abundance of resources.D. open a critical trade route with the Far East.