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What name did the Algonquin Indians give to the river?
What name did the Algonquin Indians give to the river?
- Mississippi (correct)
- Old Man River
- Saint Lawrence
- Ohio
Who was the first European to set eyes on the Mississippi river?
Who was the first European to set eyes on the Mississippi river?
- Magellan
- De Soto (correct)
- La Salle
- Columbus
What was the original name of the Mississippi river according to the text?
What was the original name of the Mississippi river according to the text?
- Great River (correct)
- Saint Lawrence
- Old Man River
- Ohio
Which European explorer followed the Ohio river and eventually reached the coast?
Which European explorer followed the Ohio river and eventually reached the coast?
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About how long was the southward journey of Old Man River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
About how long was the southward journey of Old Man River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
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How did the French engineers contribute to the protection of land beside the Mississippi River?
How did the French engineers contribute to the protection of land beside the Mississippi River?
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What event led to the French claiming the whole of the Mississippi basin?
What event led to the French claiming the whole of the Mississippi basin?
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What was significant about New Orleans' 'Mardi Gras' celebrations?
What was significant about New Orleans' 'Mardi Gras' celebrations?
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What role did American settlers play before the Louisiana Purchase?
What role did American settlers play before the Louisiana Purchase?
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