Historical events detail how Great Britain sought control of the Mississippi River corridor through Louisiana, involving France and Bernardo de Gálvez.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
Historical events detail how Great Britain sought control of the Mississippi River corridor through Louisiana, involving France and Bernardo de Gálvez.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bernardo de Gálvez led forces in Spanish Louisiana and purchased the territory from the French in 1812.Sub-event
- Britain achieved a decisive victory over France during the Seven Years' War.Sub-event
- Bernardo de Gálvez, a key figure in the colonial power struggles, was responsible for territories including Alta California.Sub-event
Historical events detail how Great Britain sought control of the Mississippi River corridor through Louisiana.1 source
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The entities involved
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Louisiana
state of the United States of America
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Bernardo de Gálvez
Spanish colonial administrator (1746-1786)
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