William H. Seward

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was William H. Seward born?May 16, 1801
2. Where was William H. Seward born?Florida, Orange County, New York
3. What is the alaska purchase price?$7.2 million
4. What is the date of alaska purchase treaty?March 30, 1867
5. Who was William H. Seward?William H. Seward was a U.S. politician who helped America grow and fought against slavery.
6. What did Seward do as Governor of New York?As Governor, he signed laws that protected Black residents and guaranteed fair jury trials for fugitive slaves.

Higher Law Doctrine: Seward's belief that a moral law superseded man-made laws, particularly regarding slavery.
Impeachment: The process by which a legislative body brings charges against a government official.
Manifest Destiny: The 19th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.