Who coordinated the purchase of Alaska and from whom was it purchased?

The purchase of Alaska was coordinated by William Seward, who was the U.S. Secretary of State at the time. In 1867, he negotiated the acquisition of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. This deal, often referred to as "Seward's Folly" or "Seward's Icebox" by its critics, was seen as a significant expansion of U.S. territory and resources, ultimately proving to be strategically and economically beneficial.

The other options do not align with historical facts: Thomas Jefferson is known for the Louisiana Purchase from France, and James Monroe played a key role in other territorial negotiations involving Spain, but neither were involved in the acquisition of Alaska. The coordination of the Alaska purchase is primarily attributed to Seward’s diplomatic efforts and negotiations, making the correct answer both historically accurate and significant in the context of U.S. expansion.