Question

C

Answer 1

Answer:

to protect France's claim to the lower Mississippi River

to continue to explore the region

Explanation:

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville was the younger brother of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, during their expedition formed the French settlement in Louisiana. However, following the Iberville’s final return to France, Bienville chooses to stay behind because of the following:

1. to protect France's claim to the lower Mississippi River

2. to continue to explore the region

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is D) to continue to explore the region

Explanation:

Iberville his elder brother had temporarily returned to France leaving his 18 year old younger brother -Bienville behind.

Bienville took to exploring the rivers, bayous, and lakes in the lower Mississippi valley.

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