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The French explored the Mississippi because they wanted to find new lands and build trading posts.
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∙ 14y agoThe Mississippi valley was originally a French colony, known as Lousiana after King Louis. New Orleans was established at the mouth of the Mississippi as a trading town. Later France gave the territory to France, which then returned it to France, before finally selling it to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.
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What are the causes and results of the French and Indian War?
Results: Britain got Canada and East of the Mississippi River. Spain got New Orleans and West of the Mississippi River. That's what I remember. Causes: They came to America for a far east trade. Tension began to grow through the two countries and they brought it to The New World.
When did the french settle in India at first?
Pondicherry and Madras
What became the name of area in France where French king allowed the norsemen to settle?
The area where the Norsemen were allowed to settle by the French king, roughly correspond to the Normandy region.
What two French men explored the Mississippi Basin?
French-Canadian explorers Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette explored the Mississippi River from the Wisconsin River to the Arkansas River in 1673.
Why did the colonial governments resent the british proclamation of 1763?
It took away their right to settle and expand into the land of the Mississippi River Valley.
Who were the first people to settle in Mississippi?
Pierre Le Moyne was the first to settle in Mississippi and he establisht a French settlement at Old Biloxi.
Where did the shakers settle in US?
mississippi
What is Mississippi in French?
Mississippi in French is "Mississippi." It is spelled and pronounced the same in both languages.
Where did Alabama coushattas settle in Texas?
East of the Mississippi river.
Where did the Alabama and the Coushatta Indians settle?
East of the Mississippi river.
How do you say Mississippi river in French?
The Mississippi river is called 'le fleuve Mississippi' in French. Fleuve (masc.) is the French name for a river that empties directly into a sea or ocean.
Why did the french settle?
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Why did the Mound Builders choose to settle in areas east of the Mississippi River?
the mound builders chose to settle in areas east of the Mississippi River because it was rich in forests, fertile soil, lakes,and rivers.
Who found Mississippi?
The French founded Mississippi.
What did The Louisiana Purchase included?
lands west of the Mississippi that were owned by the French
How do you say settle in French?
Régler.
Where in the Caribbean did the europeans settle?
french
