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Which European country claimed the largest territory that later became the US?
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∙ 9y ago
That would be France. Known as the Louisiana Territory, the United States purchased the region in 1803, from the leader of France, Napoleon Bonaparte.
The United States paid $15 million dollars, and it became known as "The Louisiana Purchase."
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∙ 13y agoCanda and the land of the Lousiana Pretious
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∙ 16y agoBritish, French, Spanish
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∙ 13y agoSpanish territory
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Which European country claimed the largest territory that later became part of US?
Spain or France. But I think it's Spain.
What is the largest territory the US claimed the old fashion way?
Mexican Cession (i.e. Texas)
Who claimed the french territory in north America?
The French had the largest quantity of land than any other single European nation. They controlled most of what is today Canada, and the territory known as the Louisiana territory which spread from the Mississippi river to the Rocky Mountains. Eventually the French would lose much of their Canadian territories to the British, and would sell the Louisiana territory to the Young Nation of the United States of America in the Louisiana purchase.
Which Union Territory in India has the largest population?
The Union Territory of Delhi has the largest population.
Is Russia considered a region or country?
Russia is easily the largest country in the world at 17,078,000 sq km as is located on both the European and Asian continents.
Which european claimed the largest territory that later became a part of the United States?
Spanish territory claimed the largest territory that later became a part of the United States.
Which European country claimed the largest territory that later became part of US?
Spain or France. But I think it's Spain.
Which biggest country Europe?
The largest territory in Europe belongs to Russia. The largest completely European country is Ukraine. The largest country in the European Union is France.
What is Europe's second largest country?
Europe's second largest country is Ukraine. It is located in Eastern Europe and is bordered by several countries including Russia, Poland, and Romania. Ukraine has a diverse landscape, rich history, and a population of over 40 million people.
Which European country had the largest global empire during the nineteenth century?
BRITAIN had the largest global empire, both in territory and in population.
Is France the biggest country in Europe?
No. But France is the largest country in the European Union. Russia has the largest European territory. Also Ukraine has a larger area than the European part of France. Should non European territories be counted, then Norway, Denmark and Kazakhstan are larger than France, too.
What European country was the first to claim land in Africa?
It was claimed by a mixture of European countries, but France had the largest claim.
Which European country claimed the largest land area in North America?
It was Britain, that apart from the US colonies colonized the whole of Canada.
What is the European country?
European Russia is the largest European country by area and population.
What country has the second largest area in Europe?
Greenland is not the answer, as it is an overseas territory of Denmark.
What European country is among the worlds largest nations?
Russia is, geographically, the largest country in Europe, as well as the largest country in the world. Even if you only count the part of Russia that's in the European continent Russia is still, by far, the largest European country.
What is the largest Eastern European nation?
Russia is the largest country in Europe with a total area of 17,098,242 square kilometers. Despite being a transcontinental country, about 4,000,000 square kilometers of Russian territory is in Europe, still making it the largest country in Eastern Europe, and all of Europe, by far. The Ukraine is the largest country wholly in Europe, with a total land size of 603,628 square kilometers. It is an Eastern European nation.
