What is believed to be one of the main reasons Secretary of State William Seward purchased Alaska?
A. Alaska had many gold and silver mines.
B. Alaska had a large population which meant more tax revenue.
C. Alaska had an ideal climate for industrial development.
D. Alaska would reduce European possessions close to the United States.
One of the main reasons Secretary of State William Seward purchased Alaska was that "D. Alaska would reduce European possessions close to the United States," since it was purchased from Russia.
