France controlled the Mississippi river in 1754.
Jacques Marquette, found and claimed (from the help from the illionois indians) the Mississippi river.
First France, then it was given to Spain, then back to France again, and it was then sold to the United States which still has possession of it.
The Mississippi River was first discovered and explored by Hernando DeSoto, who was a Spanish explorer.
Rene-Robert de LaSalle was a French explorer.Just look him up on Google. hope i helped and if i did pleaze get mad at me.i am crazy!!!honestly !!! Robert LaSalle was an explorer and he traveled for the country France.LaSalle sailed from the 1670's-1682 he claimed the Mississippi river and the other places along the river.
He Worked for France to discover the Mississippi River
Hernando de Soto found the Mississippi River in 1541.
The Mississippi River is found in the US. This country is in North America.
the helped claim the Mississippi river for France
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
which famous french explorers sailed down the mississippi river claiming it for france