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From which country did the USA purchase Alaska to make it the 50th federating State?

A. Canada
B. Britain
C. Russia
D. France
Answer» C. Russia
Explanation: Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. Alaska was purchased from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized for incorporated) territory on May 11, 1912, and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959.
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