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Why did Robert lasalle want to explore?
Robert La Salle wanted to explore to find a river route through North America to the Pacific Ocean and to establish a French colonial empire in the Mississippi River Valley. He also sought wealth and glory through discovering new lands and expanding French influence in North America.
Why did the French want to explore the Mississsppi?
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.
Who was the first to explore St Lawrence River?
French explorer Jacques Cartier is credited with being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in 1534. Cartier was seeking a passage to Asia but instead ended up exploring the eastern coast of North America, including the St. Lawrence River.
Which river did the French explore?
The Mississippi River and the St. Lawrence River
What is the major river in North America?
The major river in North America is the Mississippi River.
Explorers from which european country were the first to claim land along the st lawrence river valley in north america?
France is generally considered to be the first European country to explore, then to stake a formal claim to, the lands along the St. Lawrence River in North America. As early as 1534, a French explorer by the name of Jacques Cartier was sent across the Atlantic Ocean by the French king (Francis I) with the explicit purpose of establishing a French presence in the New World.
What continent did henry hudson explore?
Henry Hudson explored the continent of North America. He is the namesake for the Hudson River, as well as Hudson Bay.
What natural boundary did French and Spanish claim land near?
The Mississippi River in North America.
What was the first French settlement in north America?
it is not in Canada. it is along the st. Lawrence river
What country controlled north America east of the Mississippi river after the french an Indian war?
Britain.
North America longest river?
The longest river in North America is the Mississippi-Missouri River.
What is the river in North America where the French founded their first new world settlements?
"New France" was along the St. Lawrence River.
