By way of exploration and expeditions.
Spain established territorial claims in North America by failing their mission.
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Those colonies were established in North, South and Central America.
They did this to trade furs with Native Americans.
Quebec, Canada was one successful French inhabited area.
Spain established territorial claims in North America by failing their mission.
New Orleans and St. Louis.
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Sieur de La Salle's discovery was important because he claimed the Mississippi River and the surrounding region for France, expanding French territorial claims in North America. This discovery helped to establish the French presence in the area and played a key role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of North America during the colonial period.
The French wanted to explore the Mississippi River to expand their fur trade and establish trade networks with Native American tribes. They also sought to claim territorial control over the region and prevent other European powers from gaining a foothold in North America.
North America (geographic) and Latin America (cultural).