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Which state had claims that extended into the northwest territory?
The United States was broken into territories before it was split into individual states. The state that claimed land in the Northwest Territory was Ohio.
Who owned California before the US claimed it?
MEXICO owend it
What south American countries have no seacoast?
There are two countries in South America that are landlocked. They are Bolivia and Paraguay respectively. Bolivia did have a coastline before, but lost that territory to Chile after a war in the 19th century.Boliva and Paraguay
Why did the French settle in Mississippi?
The French explored the Mississippi because they wanted to find new lands and build trading posts.
Who did the Ohio river valley belong to before the french and Indian war?
Shared by the French and Native Americans
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.
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.
Which country controlled the Louisiana territory?
France had the control before the united states got.
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.
Is Louisiana a territory or a colony?
Louisiana is neither a territory nor a colony; it is a state in the United States. Originally, it was a French colony established in the 17th century and later became a Spanish territory before being purchased by the U.S. in 1803 through the Louisiana Purchase. It was admitted as the 18th state on April 30, 1812.
