“Why Did the U.S. Buy Alaska for Just $7.2 Million?” 📝 Description: In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States for only $7.2 million. At that time, many mocked it as “Seward’s Folly” — a foolish deal. But years later, gold, oil, and gas turned Alaska into one of America’s greatest treasures. This short documentary reveals how a land once seen as worthless became one of the smartest deals in history. | Graps Tube