In what way did the purchase of Alaska fit with Secretary of State William Seward’s foreign policy toward Asia?

Question

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Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would weaken Japan and other Asian powers
Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would weaken Japan and other Asian powers

Seward thought the purchase of Alaska could protect the United States from Asian aggression.

Seward thought the purchase of Alaska could protect the United States from Asian aggression.

Seward thought that Alaska could be a steppingstone to increased trade with Asia
Seward thought that Alaska could be a steppingstone to increased trade with Asia

Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would make it possible to annex Midway Island.

Answer 1

Seward thought the purchase of Alaska could be a steppingstone to increased trade with Asia.