France,Spain, and portugal.
By trading vessels sailing out of Muslim lands across to the hind.
Spain, France, England, and Russia already claimed lands in the west before Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark out to explore
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Several countries claimed lands in what is now the United States. Spain claimed large territories, including Florida and the southwestern regions, while France claimed vast areas of the central United States, known as Louisiana Territory. Britain also claimed territories along the Atlantic coast and parts of the interior, while Russia laid claim to territories in the northwest, primarily around Alaska. Additionally, the Netherlands and Sweden had temporary claims in areas like New York and parts of the Delaware Valley, respectively.
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how was Columbus mistaken about the lands he claimed for Spain
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