Alaska Panhandle 🇺🇸 Why Does USA Have It and Not Canada

Have you ever looked at a map of North America and wondered why the USA owns the Alaska Panhandle, completely cutting off northern British Columbia from direct access to the Pacific Ocean? In this video, we explore the history, treaties, and political drama behind the 1903 Alaska Boundary Dispute that decided the border between Alaska and Canada. 📌 In this video, you'll learn: • How Russian America originally defined the border • The impact of the Klondike Gold Rush • Why the British sided with the US over Canada in 1903 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more geography and history insights! #alaskapanhandle #whyusahasalaska #alaskaboundarydispute #uscanadaborderhistory #geographyexplained #historyofalaska #whyalaskabelongstousa #klondikegoldrushborder #britishcolumbiaalaskaborder #geopoliticshistory