French colonial Louisiana

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What was the Mississippi River known for during French rule?

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A route for commerce

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Which Native American cultures were present in Louisiana before European explorers arrived? Options: Cherokee, Apache, Sioux; Caddo, Plaquemine, Mississippian; Navajo, Iroquois, Seminole; Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo

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Caddo, Plaquemine, Mississippian

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What crop did the Mississippian culture rely heavily on? Options: Wheat, Rice, Corn, Barley

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Corn

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What was the purpose of Jolliet's exploration of the Mississippi River?

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To establish a new trade route

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What does the term "commerce" mean?

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The buying and selling of goods and services; trade

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What does the term "investment" mean?

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Money that is spent in order to make a profit

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Who claimed all the lands drained by the Mississippi River for France?

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Robert de La Salle

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What was the name given to the river basin claimed for French king Louis XIV?

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La Louisiane

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What was one of La Salle's goals for the settlement he wanted to establish?

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To create a commercial hub for Louisiana

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Who governed Louisiana when it was a French colony?

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The French king and businessmen