When did Alaska become part of the United States?
user
I would answer that there is no “official” date that Alaska became part of the US, but the military government of Alaska declared the state’s independence from Russia in October 1867.  However, it wasn’t officially part of the United States until the President signed a bill confirming this in January 1959.
assistant
Great. What are the strongest industries in Alaska?
user
The largest industries in Alaska are mining, fisheries, tourism, construction and transportation.  It is home to the world’s largest US oil field. It has one of the highest per capita incomes in the US.  The state also has significant oil, gas, and coal reserves.
assistant
What are some popular tourism activities in Alaska?
user
The largest tourist attraction in Alaska is Denali National Park and Preserve. Other popular tourist attractions in the state include the Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Botanical Garden, and the Tanana Valley State Fair.
assistant
What are some of Alaska's biggest cities?
user
The largest city in the state is Anchorage.  It is also the largest city in the entire state, with a population of 299,622 as of the 2010 Census.  Juneau, the capital, has the next largest population with 67,698, followed by Fairbanks with 32,144.
assistant
When did Alaska become part of the United States?
user
I would answer that there is no “official” date that Alaska became part of the US, but the military government of Alaska declared the state’s independence from Russia in October 1867.  However, it wasn’t officially part of the United States until the President signed a bill confirming this in January 1959.
assistant
Great. What are the strongest industries in Alaska?
user
The largest industries in Alaska are mining, fisheries, tourism, construction and transportation.  It is home to the world’s largest US oil field. It has one of the highest per capita incomes in the US.  The state also has significant oil, gas, and coal reserves.
assistant
What are some popular tourism activities in Alaska?
user
The largest tourist attraction in Alaska is Denali National Park and Preserve. Other popular tourist attractions in the state include the Anchorage Museum, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Botanical Garden, and the Tanana Valley State Fair.
assistant
What are some of Alaska's biggest cities?
user
Alaska has four largest cities.  These are Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Ketchikan.  These cities are located on Alaska's two largest islands, Anchorage and Kodiak, and two of Alaska's largest peninsulas, Fairbanks and Juneau.
assistant
When did Alaska become part of the United States?