Russia I believe. They beat Russia in the Russo-Japanese war. Check out "Feature History" youtube channel for more info. Just type Russo-Japanese war into youtube and it should pop up. Hope this helps.
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Answer:
B. He was an explorer sponsored by the French settlements on the Mississippi River.
Explanation:
Louis Joliet was the first person, who wasn't a Native, to explore the Mississippi River. He also discovered numerous other things and was a well known explorer in North America.