The Constitution confines the crime of treason to two species; First, the levying of war against the United States; and Secondly, adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.
Early on in imperialism, William Seward convinced Abraham Lincoln to buy Alaska from Russia. At first, Americans laughed at Seward and called Alaska, Seward's Ice Box. He bought it for two cents an acre, and the joke was on them. Seward actually immensely helped the US because we have found plentiful amounts of timber, minerals, and most importantly, oil.
Who was the president who bought alaska? kgb answers Â» History & Politics Â» History Â» Who was the president who bought alaska? Post Seward's talks with Russia, President Andrew Johnson bought Alaska for $7.2 million in 1867. Tags: andrew johnson, russia, alaska, president. Wednesday, February 01 2012.