Seward's Folly" refers to
a. the purchase of Alaska from Russia
b. the annexation of Hawaii
c. the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico
d. the annexation of Texas
e. the acquisition of Oregon
Ans: a. the purchase of Alaska from Russia
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