USA HISTORY

When William Seward bought Alaska in 1967, people called it “Seward’s Folly.” How did the physical geography of Alaska change Americans’ opinions about Seward’s purchase?

(A) Alaska’s many navigable river promoted the development of a strong inland transportation system.

(B) ** The economic potential of the region became obvious when gold was discovered in the Klondike, spurring a gold rush and increased settlement.

(C) The distance between the United States and Alaska allowed the region to develop a unique culture that attracted many artists and entrepreneurs.

Concept note-1: -How did the third action in this time line initiate a new direction for the United States? gaining foreign territories, including the Philippines. How did President Taft hope to affect U.S. foreign policy with his plan for “dollar diplomacy"? businesses.

Concept note-2: -Which of the following is a true statement about political machines during the Gilded Age? Political participation was damaged from the spoils system and the fierce partisanship of the era.