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85. The Russian Conquest of America

Empire

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The Russian Empire's Footprint in North America

This chapter examines the historical impact of the Russian Empire on the North American west coast, focusing on Fort Ross and the colony at New Archhangisk. It highlights the connections between Russian exploration, the fur trade, and cultural influences in Alaska while drawing parallels with Spanish expansionism.

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