Quiz: Tricky yet Fascinating General Knowledge
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QUESTION 71.Which country is responsible for selling Alaska to America in the past?
Correct Incorrect Russia may have some regrets now, but that vast, frigid territory up north was sold for a bargain. America acquired its largest state for a mere $7.2 million, which amounted to around 2 cents per acre. It was an incredible deal in 1867, especially considering the discovery of secret gold following the transaction!