Question

Which was a criticism about the purchase of Alaska?

It added too much territory to the United States.
It had few resources that could benefit the United States.
The native people would make settling the territory difficult.
The land and climate were not suited to settlement or farming.

Answer 1

A common criticism about the purchase of Alaska was that **it had few resources that could benefit the United States**. At the time of the purchase in 1867, many viewed Alaska as a barren wasteland, believing that it did not have significant value or resources that would justify the expense. This skepticism persisted until significant resources like gold, oil, and other minerals were discovered in later years.