Which event proved that the U.S. purchase of Alaska had been a good investment?

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Alaska quickly became one of the most populous U.S. states.

Alaska quickly became one of the most populous U.S. states.

The United States profited from the eventual discovery of gold in Alaska.

The United States profited from the eventual discovery of gold in Alaska.

Russia suffered an economic collapse after selling off its access to Alaskan resources.

Russia suffered an economic collapse after selling off its access to Alaskan resources.

Great Britain offered to buy Alaska for more than the United States had paid for the territory.

Answer 1

The event that proved that the U.S. purchase of Alaska had been a good investment is:

The United States profited from the eventual discovery of gold in Alaska.

The discovery of gold, as well as other valuable resources, significantly increased the economic value of Alaska and validated the purchase.