More can be written, but you might like to read "Why did the US buy Alaska?" by /u/The_Alaskan .

(If you're interested in tangential questions, you might like to read why the US as opposed to another country (UK) , more on why Russia sold, and The_Alaskan's profile .)

This is not to discourage discussion. More questions, data, and debate are welcome.

If you have any questions beyond what /u/scarlet_sage linked, please let me know.

If you have any questions beyond what scarlet_sage linked, please let me know.