Why did supporters agree with the purchase of Alaska? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Supporters argued that Alaska contained valuable natural resources, including fish, forests, and minerals, which could benefit the United States. They also believed the country should continue expanding its territory. Alaska was not very close to the mainland United States, and its cold climate and the purchase’s lack of a need for an alliance with Russia do not support the other choices.

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