#040 US Expansion & the Alaska Purchase, 1867

The US Expansion & the Alaska Purchase, 1867 wall map focuses on the Russian government’s offer to sell Alaska to the US in 1866. Russia and Secretary of State Seward worked out a treaty, under which the US would purchase Alaska for $7.2 million in gold; this deal became known as ‘Seward’s Folly’, until the gold strike of 1896.

*Meets U.S. History curriculum requirements. This product is ideal for public, private, parochial, and home schools.*

Classroom Series

At Ultimate Globes, we take pride in teaching as many people as possible about the joys of learning and using maps to do so! With this great series of maps, learn all about the United States and how it was built over the course of time. From important historical battles in the 1800s to the more current events in the 20th century, we have the perfect maps to teach your students! Looking to have multiple classroom maps on 1 roller system? We can get that set up for you! Please CONTACT US with all the maps you are looking for and we can get that order together for you. Please reference the pricing list here of those combinations:

• 2-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $594.99
• 3-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $764.99
• 4-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $829.99
• 5-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $909.99
• 6-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $1,014.99
• 7-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $1,099.99
• 8-Map History Custom Set with Backboard $1,174.99

Size: 46" x 37.5"
Published: 2005