Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Henry_Seward
|
| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Russian_Empire
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Seward's_Folly
Cold War strategies Alaska's statehood Alaska's resources Seward's legacy Seward's diplomatic efforts |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
increased U. S. presence in the Pacific
|
| gptkbp:controversy |
perceived as a folly
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
|
| gptkbp:date |
1867
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
access to natural resources
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
increased exploration of Alaska
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-Civil War America
19th century expansionism Cold War era strategies viewed as a strategic move |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
value of the purchase
impact on indigenous populations |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shaped future U. S. policies
changed U. S. geography |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
land acquisition strategy
paved the way for future acquisitions |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Seward's Icebox
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:Manifest_Destiny global politics American expansionism American foreign policy American nationalism economic interests American imperialism economic motivations strategic military interests Alaska Native cultures |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
geopolitical strategy
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Alaska_Purchase
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Seward's reputation improved
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alaska
|
| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
gptkb:William_Henry_Seward
|
| gptkbp:price |
7.2 million dollars
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
initially criticized
seen as beneficial |
| gptkbp:related_to |
U. S. foreign policy
U. S. military strategy U. S. economic interests U. S. territorial expansion U. S. economic expansion |
| gptkbp:relationship |
U. S.-Russia relations
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Alaska becoming a state
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Expansion of the United States
|
| gptkbp:territory |
gptkb:Alaska
|