What country first explored Ohio, and claimed it as a territory
France.
Maryland was claimed by several entities in the following order: first, by the English in 1608 when Captain John Smith explored the area; then by the Calvert family (the Lords Baltimore) when King Charles I granted the charter for the colony in 1632. The territory was subsequently established as a proprietary colony under Lord Baltimore, who sought to create a haven for Catholics.
under French rule until 1803, when all the French territory west of the Mississippi River was purchased by the United States.i.e. it was first claimed by France .
Portugal explored the New World first
Lewis and Clark.
Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.
Both England and France claimed land in North American .Which country's explorers first claimed the land? Answer this question…
Louisiana was originally claimed by the Spanish but was first settled by the French.
Hernando de Soto claimed Louisiana in 1541
Portugal
France
England