Why America Bought Alaska And Why Russia Sold It

Why did Russia invade and colonise Alaska? What is the real reason Russia had to sell Alaska to the US? Why did Russia sell Alaska to United States rather than Canada? In this video I cover the story of how and when Russia ventured into the North American continent hunting for wealth in fancy furs the region was rich in at the time. The sale of Alaska to the US turned out to be one of the worst land deals in history for Russia, and on the flip side, one of the United States' best acquisitions ever. Take a look at the video to find out more, and please share the video with others who are interested in history, geopolitics and before and after stories.