Question
According to US supporters, which was a benefit of purchasing Alaska?
The territory would be a buffer to invasions from Europe.
The territory would provide a place for many Americans to live.
It would increase trade by improving access to the northern Pacific.
It would increase the United States’ power by creating a bond with Russia.
The territory would be a buffer to invasions from Europe.
The territory would provide a place for many Americans to live.
It would increase trade by improving access to the northern Pacific.
It would increase the United States’ power by creating a bond with Russia.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
According to US supporters, one of the key benefits of purchasing Alaska was that **it would increase trade by improving access to the northern Pacific**. The acquisition of Alaska in 1867, often referred to as "Seward's Folly," was seen as a way to enhance commercial opportunities in the Pacific region, particularly with the burgeoning markets in Asia.