no neither of the ''Clamied'' it.
They wanted to claim land for themselves.
They wanted to claim land for themselves.
Yes.
The Spanish were the first to claim land in North America.
Basicly political boundaries are the boundaries that governments claim to have rule over and natural boundaries are ones set by following the paths of natural landmarks, like rivers, valleys, or mountain ranges.
FT. St. Louis was a french claim. Spain thought that the french could take over and gain control over New Spain. The french thought that because Robert Cavelier de La Salle found Texas, word spread out to the spanish saying that there is a french settlement near the Matagorda Bay.
FT. ST. Louis was a french claim. Spain thought that the french could take over and gain control over New Spain. The french thought that because Robert Cavelier de La Salle found Texas, word spread out to the spanish saying that there is a french settlement near the Matagorda Bay.
The line of demarcation established a boundary between the Spanish and Portuguese territories in the New World during the Age of Exploration. It was agreed upon by the two nations in the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494.
He was suspected of plotting to claim land in Texas for the United States. He was known for spying on Spanish activities for French forces in Louisiana.
Yes each held legitimate claims at different times.
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