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The British claim on and then control of what is now the province of British Columbia started with the expedition of George Vancouver to the area. While it nearly lead to a war with Spain as the Spanish already claimed the area, the crisis was averted and the area was eventually incorporated into the Empire. During the expedition Vancouver also mapped the coastline of southern Alaska.

I'm wondering, what if Vancouver also staked a claim on Alaska during his expedition? I'm curious what impact you guys and gals think it would have on Russo-British relations and on the development of western North America.
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