AK History Speedback 4 Questions and Answers Rated A

AK History Speedback 4 Questions and Answers Rated A Mary Antisarlook greatly benefited which industry? reindeer herding whaling copper mining commercial fisheries reindeer herding William Healy Dall was compared to Lewis and Clark because he also explored Louisiana along with Lewis and Clark he knew little about the area and was there to experience the land and people he was sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution he had a female guide throughout his travels He knew little about the area and was there to experience the land and people How did the Nelson Act affect Native Alaskans? it created a dual system of schooling it created a reservation system it led to the opportunity to challenge laws that went against Native Alaskans it led to the establishment of Native corporations It created a dual system of schooling In his letter, what does Joseph Wilson say will happen if the U.S. decides not to purchase Alaska? A large amount of money will be saved that could be used for better purposes The American people will be happier with the U.S. government Russia will begin to dominate the land further south down the Pacific coast. European nations will be encouraged to intrude on the American continent European nations will be encouraged to intrude on the american continent. What was the Treaty of Cession? the agreement to cease fire during the Crimean War the agreement to cease fire between the United States and Russia the agreement of purchase between Russia and the United States the agreement of purchase between Native Alaskans and the United States The agreement of purchases between Russia and the United States According to the Treaty of Cession, which of the following were NOT ceded from Russia to the United States? churches and private individual property unoccupied lands and public buildings public lots and squares army fortifications and barracks Churches and private individual property In the beginning, the United States was not interested in buying Alaska because they weren't interested in Alaska at all they were worried about the coming Civil War they already had enough land the price was too steep They were worried about the coming Civil War. Which groups were NOT in favor of the purchase of Alaska? Native Alaskans military men businessmen who conducted business in China American fur trappers Native Alaskans To whom does the Constitution give the plenary right over Native Americans? Native Alaskans the state of Alaska Congress The President of the U.S. and the governor of Alaska Congress Why have commercial fisheries been controversial in Alaska? lack of workers necessitate foreign employees high profits have resulted in a quickly-increasing population environmental concerns related to the disposal of unused fish parts ownership and control by non-Alaskans and the federal government ownership and control by non-Alaskans and the federal government. At the time of the purchase of Alaska most of the early information about the interior of Alaska came from James Cook Native Alaskans Spanish explorers Russian explorers Native Alaskans The purchase of Alaska became known as "Seward's Folly" because the purchase was finalized during a bribery scandal The American people will be happier with the U.S. government many felt that Alaska's resources didn't warrant the money spent Russia will begin to dominate the land further south down the Pacific coast. Many felt that Alaska's resources didn't warrant the money spent. According to the Treaty of Cession, what will happen to Russian citizens living in the Alaska territory following the purchase by the United States? They automatically become U.S. citizens They must return to Russia within 3 years They can return to Russia in the next 3 years or become U.S. citizens. They will be forcibly removed from the Alaska territory They can return to Russia within 3 years or become U.S. citizens. What does the Organic Act say about the land claims of Native Alaskans? They can keep land that is less than six hundred and forty acres per site They can continue to use their claimed lands undisturbed They will be given titles to the land they have claimed Their land will be redistributed to incoming U.S. citizens. They can continue to use their claimed lands undisturbed. According to the Organic Act, what were the laws for Alaska borrowed from? the Organic Act of Hawaii existing Russian law laws of Oregon the United States Constitution Laws of Oregon What is the Organic Act of 1884? the act creating the territory of Alaska the act by Congress to purchase Alaska Alaska's first treaty with Native Alaskans the act organizing Alaska's first government The act organizing Alaska's first government. How has John Muir's legacy continued in Alaska? through legislation passed on behalf of Native Alaskans through the conservation efforts of various groups through efforts to promote literacy in Alaska through the development of the Alaska Commercial Company Through the conservation efforts of various groups. What is the Marshall Trilogy? a series of court decisions a series of inventions benefiting commercial fisheries a series of books written about Native Alaskans a series of battles securing United States annexation of Alaska A series of court decisions Why is coal not mined as extensively now as it was during the district period? So much coal was mined in the district period that there isn't much left. The demand for coal is much higher now than it was during the district period. There are strict government restrictions on coal mining in Alaska. The quality and accessibility of the coal is not worth the cost of mining it. The quality and accessibility of the coal is not worth the cost of mining it. 20. Sheldon Jackson was primarily known for his missionary efforts throughout Alaska being a representative of the Alaska Commercial Company establishing the Sierra Club exploring the interior of Alaska His missionary efforts throughout Alaska.