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.
MOSCOW â 144 years after selling Alaska to the U.S., Russia wants it back. MOSCOW â 144 years after selling Alaska to the U.S., Russia wants it back. March 30 marked 144 years since the day when Russia sold Alaska to the United States for five cents per hectare. The adequate agreement was signed at 4 a.m. by the Russian Ambassador to Washington Eduard Stoeckl.