Reservation Era Begins 1850-1878

1867

Alaska becomes U.S. territory without any say from Alaska Natives

Treasury warrant in the amount of $7.2 million for the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Image: National Archives and Records Administration
Treasury warrant in the amount of $7.2 million for the purchase of Alaska from Russia. Image: National Archives and Records Administration

The U.S. purchases Alaska from Russia, but Alaska Natives, who lay claim to all the land, are not recognized or consulted at all (Native Voices, “1867: Alaska becomes U.S. Territory; Alaska Natives not consulted”).

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