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Russia Offers to Sell Alaska to the US
Russia offers to sell Alaska to the U. S. but the sale is delayed because of the civil war. -
William Seward wants Alaska
William Seward proposes acquisition of Alaska. -
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In Process of Completing the Transaction
During this time the US and Russia were completing the sale of Alaska -
US and Russia Sale Negotiations are Opened
Baron Eduard de Stoeckl (russian minister to U. S.) is authorized to open negotiations for alaska and its sale -
Alaska is Officially Sold to US
Seward and Stoeckl complete the transaction, ceding Alaska to the US for $7,200,000. -
Gold Dicovered in Sitka, Alaska
First discovery of gold in Alaska. -
First Salmon Cannery is Built
the first salmon cannery is built, becoming the world's largest salmon cannery later on. -
Large amount of gold discovered in Juneau, Alaska
Large deposits of gold are found in Gold Creek, Alaska -
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Alaska Gold Rush
People rushing to find gold in Alaska -
The Alaska gold rush gets bigger.
More People start rushing to Alaska in hopes of finding gold.
