William H. Seward advocated the purchase of Alaska because
a. the area held important natural resources.
b. he believed in American expansion in North America.
c. Russia was threatening to attack American fishing vessels operating near Alaska.
d. he feared that the British would add it to their holdings in Canada.
ANSWER: b
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