France:
The Mississippi river!
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
Spain originally claimed the land west of the Mississippi. However, Russia claimed Alaska and some of the west coast. Mexico had won independence from Spain in 1810. Then Napoleon of France conquered Spain and all of its lands.
The French eventually claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley, including Louisiana and Biloxi.
They fought for the Mississippi River.
France controlled the Mississippi river in 1754.
The Mississippi River was first discovered and explored by Hernando DeSoto, who was a Spanish explorer.
He Worked for France to discover the Mississippi River
To monopolise this important military highway and deny its use to the enemy. Also to isolate all Confederate units to the West of the river.
the helped claim the Mississippi river for France
The Mississippi was/is the river highway through the eastern US. The state, person, country who controls the river can control the movement and shipping on the river.
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
the West won the battle for control of the Mississippi river region
To gain control of the Mississippi River and defeat the Confederacy
which famous french explorers sailed down the mississippi river claiming it for france