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In the years leading up to the American Revolutionary War, the British claimed the Ohio River valley as territory under its jurisdiction (and even as its own property) for the simple reason of economic gain. Against the economic aspirations of the French, who also valued the Ohio River valley, the British sought to secure this source of wealth through intimidation, legal claims, alliance-seeking with Natives in the valley, and finally force directed against the French and their Native allies..
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∙ 12y agoThe British had threatened the French by having plans to move there so the French built forts to protect the area.
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Did great Britain control the Louisiana Territory?
NO the French had contol of the Louisiana Territory
How does Spain acquire Louisiana?
Louisiana was a French territory purchased by United States in 1803; Louisiana was not a Spanish territory.
What did the federal government secure from the French in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory.
Who ppurchase the Louisiana territory?
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor).
Why did Dred Scott claim that he became a freeman by entering the Louisiana Territory?
Because the Louisiana Territory wasn't divided into free or slave states yet.
Why were the 13 colonies unable to expand after settlements were built in Louisiana?
Louisiana was French territory and the 13 colonies were English.
Did great Britain control the Louisiana Territory?
NO the French had contol of the Louisiana Territory
How does Spain acquire Louisiana?
Louisiana was a French territory purchased by United States in 1803; Louisiana was not a Spanish territory.
What did the federal government secure from the French in 1803?
The Louisiana Territory.
What territory did the US buy from the french?
Louisiana
What reigion was Louisiana in the 1600s?
It was French territory.
Who did you but the Louisiana territory from?
Who did we bought the Louisiana Territory from? The French under the dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte for 15 million dollars.
Who ppurchase the Louisiana territory?
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor).
Who did the louisisana territory originally belong to?
The Louisiana Territory originally belonged to the French.
Why did Dred Scott claim that he became a freeman by entering the Louisiana Territory?
Because the Louisiana Territory wasn't divided into free or slave states yet.
Monroe and Livingston?
What about them? They bought the Louisiana Territory from the French.
Who objected of French profit in the Louisiana Territory?
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