Until 1867, which nation laid claim to Alaska, and between 1799 and 1825, land running south down the Pacific coast to 51 degrees north latitude?
Answer Russia
The lands claimed by Russia in America were known as Russian America. They included Alaska, land running south down the Pacific coast to 51 degrees north latitude, and some forts and posts down to California. Treaties in 1824 and 1825 restricted Russian claims to 54 degrees, 40 minutes north latitude, and the Alaska purchase of 1867 removed all Russian claims from North America
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