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When Russia Sold Alaska

When Russia Sold Alaska

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores Alaska's history, starting as Russian America in the 18th century. It details Russian exploration led by Vitus Bering and subsequent colonization efforts. Due to financial strains, Russia sold Alaska to the US in 1867 for $7.2 million, a move met with mixed reactions. The purchase, known as Seward's Folly, expanded US territory but left unresolved issues with Native American land claims. The video concludes by pondering how US-Russia relations might differ if Russia still owned Alaska.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Russian leader that initiated the exploration of Alaska?

Nicholas II

Ivan the Terrible

Peter the Great

Catherine the Great

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant reason for Russia's decision to sell Alaska?

Desire to expand into Asia

Defeat in the Crimean War

Discovery of gold in Alaska

Pressure from European allies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the United States pay for the purchase of Alaska?

$10 million

$5 million

$12 million

$7.2 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the term used by critics to describe the purchase of Alaska?

Seward's Venture

Seward's Gamble

Seward's Folly

Seward's Success

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of many Native Americans to the transfer of Alaska?

They moved to Canada

They were indifferent

They refused to recognize it

They welcomed the change

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