Why did Alaska become a part of the United States?

Question

A. Because the Germans wanted to profit from the sale of the land.
B. Because Russia wanted to get rid of it and America wanted it for trade reasons.
C. Because there was a lot of oil found there
D. The United States did not want the land that would become Alaska.

Answer 1

B. Because Russia wanted to get rid of it and America wanted it for trade reasons.