+Alaskan History spans millennia, beginning with the vibrant cultures of [Indigenous Peoples](/wiki/indigenous_peoples) who thrived across its diverse landscapes. European contact initiated Russian colonization, culminating in the pivotal [Alaska Purchase](/wiki/alaska_purchase) by the United States in 1867. This event dramatically reshaped the territory, ushering in eras of resource extraction and strategic importance.
+## See also
+- [Gold Rush](/wiki/gold_rush)
+- [Statehood](/wiki/statehood)
+- [Arctic](/wiki/arctic)
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