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QuizMultiple Choice

The Rise of Imperialism and Colonialism — Test

Question 6 • World History, Culture, and Geography

The United States bought Alaska in 1867 to

Answer
A
open a critical trade route with the Far East.
B
control the territory’s abundance of resources.
C
stop other countries from taking over the territory.
D
keep Russia from expanding toward the US mainland.
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