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Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette (and five others) found the Mississippi River in 1673.
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Was leif the lucky the first European to see North America?
YES
What was Rene-Robert La Salle's major accomplishment?
Rene-Robert La Salle's major accomplishment was the exploration of the Mississippi River. In 1682, he led an expedition down the river, becoming the first European to navigate its entire length and claim the entire Mississippi River watershed for France. His exploration opened up new territories for colonization and trade in North America.
Which European country first claimed the area that is now Oklahoma?
under French rule until 1803, when all the French territory west of the Mississippi River was purchased by the United States.i.e. it was first claimed by France .
What year did Mississippi rejoin the Union?
Mississippi was first settled in 1699 and joined the Union in 1817. After the Civil War, Mississippi was readmitted to the Union in February of 1870.
Where was the first European settlement in the US?
the first permanent european settlement in the present-day us is Alaska
What is Hernando de Soto famous for?
He lead the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, and was the first European documented to have crossed the Mississippi River.
Did DE Soto find the Mississippi river?
he started his expedition in 1539 and later after he was the first European to see the Mississippi river.
Where did de soto explore for?
He sailed for Spain and was in the southeastern US. He was the first European to see the Mississippi River.
What is great about Hernando De Soto?
He was the first European to see the Mississippi River, near the modern city of Memphis.
What was the first European settlement in Mississippi?
natchez
What important discovery did de leon make?
He discovered the southeast from FL to the Mississppi River. He was the first European to see the Mississippi.
What did Hernando de Soto claim?
Hernando De Soto claimed nothing. He was the first European to see the Mississippi river.
Which came first the founding of Quebec or the Mississippi River?
The first recorded European to see the Mississippi River was Hernando de Soto in May 1541. Quebec City was founded by Samuel de Champlain in July 1608.
Who was the first European to set foot on what is now Mississippi soil?
The first Eurpean to set foot on Mississippi soil was Hernando de Soto.
Which European sailed the Mississippi river in 1682?
Hernando De Soto was the first known European Explorer in Mississippi. Sieur de La Salle a French explorer was the first to travel down the Mississippi River in 1682. La Salle claimed the Mississippi Valley for France on April 9, 1682.
Who was the European to see the Mississippi River and to call it the Rio Grande?
Herando de Soto
What explorer was the first European to sail the length of the Mississippi River?
La salle
