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The land of Alaska was bought from Russia and the purchase was called Seward’s folly as it was thought ridiculous. Hawaii was a soverign nation with its own monarchy but populated by Americans, particularly the pineapply owners, who wanted to be a part of America to avoid various import taxes etc.
