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It showed the influence of French Settlers.
how did the mississippi river influence the midwest?
New Orleans
Mississippi in French is "Mississippi." It is spelled and pronounced the same in both languages.
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.
The French founded Mississippi.
The French Quarters also known as Vieux Carré or the old square in French is one of the best-preserved historical neighborhoods in America, with a strong and lasting Spanish and French influence. For some it is an out of the world experience to visit the French Quarters in the New Orleans. The French Quarter stretches along the Mississippi River from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue that is 14 blocks long and back from the Mississippi to Rampart Street.
The French hoped to gain control over the lucrative fur trade in North America and to establish colonies along the Mississippi River for trade and settlement. Additionally, they aimed to expand French influence in the region and to thwart Spanish expansion into the territory.
lands west of the Mississippi that were owned by the French
it is the same in French as it is in English.
La Salle claimed the Mississippi River and its tributaries for the French.
Answer: The French influence in Iowa is about the same as it is anywhere in New France. Aside from the French names of cities and streets, there isn't much more French influence.