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Why did the new France leaders want to control the Mississippi river?
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∙ 12y ago
WELL, for being so late I would like to apologies!
They wanted to control because..
They can build their own trading posts an reach new lands.
SO basically, they want to reach new lands and build their own trading posts.
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∙ 12y ago
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Which country's colonist claimed the mississippi river basin for their nation?
France:
What is the name of the River originally claimed by France in the french and Indian war?
The Mississippi river!
Why was Vicksburg key to the unions anaconda plan?
it would give the Union control of the Mississippi river
What nation claimed the land west of the Mississippi river?
Spain originally claimed the land west of the Mississippi. However, Russia claimed Alaska and some of the west coast. Mexico had won independence from Spain in 1810. Then Napoleon of France conquered Spain and all of its lands.
What region of the new world did the France claim?
The French eventually claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley, including Louisiana and Biloxi.
Britain and France fought for control of?
They fought for the Mississippi River.
What nations controlled the Mississippi river in 1754?
France controlled the Mississippi river in 1754.
What country was the Mississippi river explored for?
The Mississippi River was first discovered and explored by Hernando DeSoto, who was a Spanish explorer.
What is the country that Joliet and Marquette explored the Mississippi river for?
He Worked for France to discover the Mississippi River
why did union leaders want to control the Mississippi river?
To monopolise this important military highway and deny its use to the enemy. Also to isolate all Confederate units to the West of the river.
Why was the control of the Mississippi river importhant?
The Mississippi was/is the river highway through the eastern US. The state, person, country who controls the river can control the movement and shipping on the river.
What US river did Joliet and Marquette claim for France?
the helped claim the Mississippi river for France
What statement is true of the French colonists in the America?
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
What statement is true the French colonists in the Americas?
They claimed the entire Mississippi River basin for France.
Why did the French want to control Louisiana?
The French wanted to control Louisiana. The Mississippi River that open ports in Louisiana is a very important trade route.
Which side won most of the battles for control of the Mississippi River region?
the West won the battle for control of the Mississippi river region
What was the goal of the anaconda plan?
To gain control of the Mississippi River and defeat the Confederacy
