Question

a goal of william h. seward was to:
a. decrease chances for involvement with foreign conflicts.
b. reduce the size and power of the federal government.
c. acquire north american territory through use of military force.
d. purchase alaska from russia.

Explanation:

William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State under President Andrew Johnson, negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, known as "Seward's Folly" at the time. He was interested in expanding U.S. territory and influence, not in reducing federal power or avoiding foreign - related actions through military or non - military means.

Answer:

D. purchase Alaska from Russia