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Q: What two countries claimed the Louisiana territory before the early 1800s?
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Who claimed The Louisiana Purchase before the US?

France


Which country claimed Louisiana in1754?

France


Who owned the Louisiana Territory before Spain?

Before the advent of the Spanish the territory was unclaimed by any European power.


Was Louisiana a territory before it became state?

Yes- it was called the New Orleans Territory.


What was Arkansas before it became a state?

A territory, part of the Louisiana Purchase.


Which country controlled the Louisiana territory?

France had the control before the united states got.


Was California a territory before it was a state?

Before it became a state, California was known as Spanish territory until the US claimed it for itself, so yes.


Who were the original residents of the Louisiana territory?

It was the Atakapa Tribe, the original inhabitants before the French.


Did Thomas Jefferson buy Louisiana territory before he built the university of Virginia?

yes


What did Jefferson want to do before buying the Louisiana territory?

Before buying the Louisiana territory, Jefferson wanted to secure access to the port of New Orleans. He feared that France, who had recently gained control of the territory from Spain, would restrict American trade along the Mississippi River. Jefferson initially sought to negotiate with France to secure this access, but when Napoleon offered to sell the entire territory, Jefferson seized the opportunity.


Was California a territory before it became a state?

Before it became a state, California was known as Spanish territory until the US claimed it for itself, so yes.


What had president Thomas Jefferson hoped to buy before napoleon offered him the Louisiana territory?

New Orleans.