Which statement explains the U. S. motivation for the acquisition of the Alaska territory? (2 points) a
The purchase would improve U. S. political relations with Canada.

b
The United States would benefit from increased natural resources.

c
The purchase would open new markets for American goods.

d
The United States sought to establish a military presence close to Asia.

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abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.

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