The correct answer is B. Gold
William Seward, Secretary of State during the mid 19th century, decided to buy Alaska from Russia. Many Congressmen thought this was a terrible idea and dubbed this purchase "Seward's folly." Congress thought this was a waste of money and time, as Alaska was not known for having any great resources. However, the opinion of everyone changed when gold was discovered in Alaska in 1898.
The two nations that participated in the hundred years war is England and France!!
The repeal of national Prohibition in 1933 showed that "<span>(4) unpopular laws are difficult to enforce" since drinking was very popular and people continued to do it. </span>
C. Khrushchev was pushed out of power two years later because of his appeared weakness. Castro said he backed down, while Soviet hardliners were upset.
