1 Answer. United States acquisition of Hawaii enabled the American Navy to access Hawaii’s naval base, Pearl Harbor. Acquisition of Alaska enabled the United States to expand, find valuable resources and become more of a world power.

This purchase ended Russia’s presence in North America and ensured U.S. access to the Pacific northern rim. For three decades after its purchase the United States paid little attention to Alaska, which was governed under military, naval, or Treasury rule or, at times, no visible rule at all.

Almost 20 years after expressing his thoughts about expansion into the Arctic, Seward accomplished his goal. In Alaska, the Americans foresaw a potential for gold, fur and fisheries, as well as more trade with China and Japan.

Reactions to the purchase in the United States were mostly positive, as many believed possession of Alaska would serve as a base to expand American trade in Asia. Some opponents labeled the purchase as “Seward’s Folly”, or “Seward’s Icebox”, as they contended that the United States had acquired useless land.

Yes . Very Much. The pillar of the bridge is called the foundation under the ground and Pier above the ground. For deep water bridges, most suitable option is the well foundation.

Using the data from the channel tunnel, and adjusting for inflation, it would cost approximately 2.6 trillion dollars.

The longest bridge built over water is (in the same article) the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway which includes a bridge the length of 23.83 miles. This distance of 431 miles is over open ocean water. It’s unlikely that there will ever be a bridge to Europe even with an unlimited budget.