The Spanish and French had different purposes for exploring Louisiana. The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive and only explored to find out what was there, while the French had commercial interests on the Mississippi River.
What is Louisiana?
Louisiana is one of the fifty states that is part of the United States of America. It is located in the southern region of the United States and borders on:
- Arkansas
- Mississippi and Pearl rivers
- Gulf of Mexico (Atlantic Ocean)
- Texas
This state was discovered by the Spanish at the beginning of the 16th century, at that time the Spanish had the purpose of discovering and conquering as much territory as possible that could be annexed to the domains of the empire.
Later, the French saw Louisiana as an important trading region because it lies at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Due to the above, they were conquering Spanish territory until they took control of Louisiana.
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