Name two factors that kept Alaska from becoming a state for 92 years?

* Boundary disputes: There were several boundary disputes between Alaska and Canada that needed to be resolved before Alaska could become a state. These disputes centered on the location of the border between Alaska and the Canadian province of British Columbia.

* The Cold War: The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union contributed to the delay in Alaska's statehood. During the Cold War, Alaska was seen as a strategic military location, and the United States wanted to maintain its control over the territory. This led to opposition to Alaska's statehood from some members of Congress who feared that statehood would give too much power to the Soviet Union.