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Russia Controls Alaska
Russia controlled Alaska as early as 1741 and then sold it in 1867 to the U.S. -
Gold!
Gold is found in Alaska for the first time. Other discoveries were made in 1880,1898, and 1903. -
Russia Discusses Sale
Russia begins to discuss the sale of Alaska again,because they are afraid to lose it. -
Terms of Sale
Russia approves terms of sale of Alaska. -
Alaska is Purchased
The House of Representetives approves purchase and Senate approves purchase 1 year later.The purchase was for $7.2 million(2 cents per acre)and increased the size of the US by 20%.
The U.S. wanted it because of gold, coal, timber, and fishing(salmon). William Seward worked to aquire Alaska. -
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Department of Alaska
Alaska is called the Department of Alaska. -
Salmon Cannery
Alaska's first salmon cannery opens. -
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District of Alaska
Alaska is called the District of Alaska. -
Alaska sends representative
Alaska sends a representative to Congress, even though he could not vote on laws. -
Alaska gets state legislature
Alaska forms a state legislature.This is one of the first steps towards statehood. -
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Alaska Territory
Alaska is called Alaska Territory. -
Statehood!
Alaska becomes America's 49th state. -
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State of Alaska
Alaska is a state.
