The French recognized the Mississippi as an important river for transportation and built a fort at __________ to establish their presence.
A)New Orleans
B)Natchez
C)Biloxi
D)Memphis

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Biloxi was the site where the French established Fort Maurepas (also known as Old Biloxi) in 1699, marking their initial effort to control the Mississippi River and its tributaries for transportation and trade.

The French Recognized the Mississippi as an Important River for Transportation