Why were the elections of 2000 and 2016 notable?

a. the winner of each election was a republican.
b. the winner of each election was a man.
c. the winner of each election won despite losing the popular vote.
d. the winner of each election was a democrat.

According to us supporters, which was a benefit of purchasing alaska? the territory would be a buffer to invasions from europe. the territory would provide a place for many americans to live. it would increase trade by improving access to the northern pacific. it would increase the united states’ power by creating a bond with russia.