Russian Alaska
What were the reasons Russia wanted to sell Alaska?
War, sea otter extinction
How many states are there in the US?
50
The statement "he who holds Alaska will hold the world" implied what?
Alaska was a strategic location
Name 3 well-known American foods
burgers, hot dogs, mac n cheese, deep dish pizza
What was the purpose of the 1925 Alaska Literacy Law?
To prevent voting
How much did the United States pay Russia for the land of Alaska?
7.2 million
Name three states on the West coast
Oregon, Washington, California
How did Alaska’s location affect the amount of military presence in Alaska in WWII?
Population growth
Who was the most streamed artist on Spotify in 2022?
Drake with nearly 7 Billion streams
What is the term for systematic, unfair, and avoidable differences in opportunities, treatment, and outcomes.
Inequity
What was the name of the United States secretary of state responsible for negotiating the deal of Alaska with Russia?
William Seward
What two states have Disney parks? What are they called?
California and Florida
What were the effects of the evacuation of Aleut communities during World War II?
Homes were burned, relocation
Name 5 US rappers
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What did the Anti-Discrimination Acts of 1945 do in Alaska?
Eliminated segregation in Alaska
The Russian American Company was an example of a
Corporation
What state has the most people?
California
The U.S. defense triangle of Panama-Hawaii-Alaska was designed to:
Protect the Pacific
How did the Kardashians become famous?
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Who is Ernest Gruening and what did he do for Alaska
Governor - anti discrimination
What was the primary motivation for people rushing to Alaska in the late 19th century?
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Alaska
What represents the volunteer military reserve force formed in 1942 to protect Alaska’s 6,640-mile coastline from Japanese invasion during WWII?
Alaska Territorial Guard
Name 2 American musical artist and what state they’re from
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.Who was Alberta Schenck?
Teenager who opposed segregation in the theater