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Which country's colonist claimed the mississippi river basin for their nation?
France:
What is the name of the River originally claimed by France in the french and Indian war?
The Mississippi river!
Why was Vicksburg key to the unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
What nation claimed the land west 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.
What region of the new world did the France claim?
The French eventually claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley, including Louisiana and Biloxi.
Britain and France fought for control of?
They fought for the Mississippi River.
What nations controlled the Mississippi river in 1754?
France controlled the Mississippi river in 1754.
What country was the Mississippi river explored for?
The Mississippi River was first discovered and explored by Hernando DeSoto, who was a Spanish explorer.
What is the country that Joliet and Marquette explored the Mississippi river for?
He Worked for France to discover the Mississippi River
why did union leaders want to control 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.
What US river did Joliet and Marquette claim for France?
the helped claim the Mississippi river for France
Why was the control of the Mississippi river importhant?
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.
What statement is true of the French colonists in the America?
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
What statement is true the French colonists in the Americas?
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
Which famous french exploreers sailed down the Mississippi river claiming it for France?
which famous french explorers sailed down the mississippi river claiming it for france
Which side won most of the battles for control of the Mississippi River region?
the West won the battle for control of the Mississippi river region
What was the goal of the anaconda plan?
To gain control of the Mississippi River and defeat the Confederacy
