The origin of Alaska in the United States is 1867. On March 29th, the United States and Russia agreed to reach a deal with Alaska for $7.2 million.

Alaska was bought by Russia. At that time, the federal government got help from Russia during the war and had to choose Alaska. And in order to show the strength of the new America, they also offered very generous conditions. Seward, then Secretary of State of the United States, offered a price that was very satisfactory to the Tsar: $7.2 million. 1867, the star-spangled banner was first raised in Alaska.

According to the purchasing power of the dollar to gold, this money is equivalent to 460 million dollars today. For Russians who think Alaska is worthless, this price is quite acceptable. On the other hand, Seward was scolded in America for making such a deal.

Alaska, USA

After the United States bought Alaska, it soon discovered the fishery resources here. Since Americans settled down, salmon fishing and processing industry has gradually become a pillar industry in Alaska. By 1900, more than 50 salmon canneries have been built in Alaska.

Since 1897, people have gradually discovered gold mines in Alaska, and then discovered abundant oil. The worthless frozen soil has become a resource hotspot that everyone envies. Only then did the Russians realize how worthless the deal was and shouted that they had been cheated.