威廉·亨利·西沃德购买阿拉斯加原因探析

Analysis the causes why William Henry Seward purchased Alaska

1867年,在国务卿威廉.亨利.希沃德支持下,美国购买了俄国的阿拉斯加。西沃德之所以购买阿拉斯加是因为阿拉斯加有丰富的自然资源,在太平洋贸易中占居优势地位;同时,也是因为英美、俄美在美洲的激烈争夺。内战中,俄国对美国联邦政府的友好行为促进了这次购买行动。购买阿拉斯加是西沃德实现"太平洋商业帝国"梦想的重要步骤,是美国走向世界的关键。

Sponsored by William Henry Seward the American purchased Alaska in 1867, because of its abundant economical resource, and its advantaged position in Pacific business. And, at the same time, it was also because of the intense＇scramble for Alaska between Britain and American, Russia and American. In the Civil War Russia showed great friendship to American, this accelerated the purchasing plan. The purchase of Alaska was an important step for William Henry Seward to realize his dream——＂Pacific Commercial Empire＂, and it was also a key step for American to become a worldwide power.