What country first explored Ohio, and claimed it as a territory
Portugal explored the New World first
Hispaniola was explored by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. He landed on the island and claimed it for Spain.
Both England and France claimed land in North American .Which country's explorers first claimed the land? Answer this question…
Portugal
Hernando de Soto claimed Louisiana in 1541
Louisiana was originally claimed by the Spanish but was first settled by the French.
If you mean what European power first explored and settled Mexico during the Age of Exploration, Spain qualifies as such.
ponce de leon
France
France
England