Columbus was trying to find a way to India when he landed in North America.
South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas
What could cause you to lose your citizenship of a certain country would be if you decided to betray your country for some reason in some way. This could be done in multiple fashions, one being if you're in the army and you give out a top military secret. This cold make you lose citizenship.
the french bought it from the dutch