What area in the U.S. did the French claim in 1682?

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The French founded colonies in much of eastern North America. They established forts and settlements that would become such cities as Quebec and Montreal in Canada; Detroit, Green Bay, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Mobile, Biloxi, Baton Rouge, New Orleans in the United States; and Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haitien, in Haiti; Cayenne in French Guiana; and Sao Luis (founded by St. Louis) in Brazil.

Answered by Rachlee | 2024-06-10

Rachlee · Answer

In 1682, the French claimed the Mississippi River basin, naming it Louisiana after King Louis XIV. This territory included large parts of present-day America and was crucial for French expansion and trade. The claim was made by explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, during his expedition down the river. 
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What area in the U.S. did the French claim in 1682?

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