C Why did Bienville stay behind in Louisiana when Iberville returned to France? Check all that apply.
to rest and heal from his bout with smallpox
to protect France's claim to the lower Mississippi River
to relocate the colony to more fertile land
u to try to appease French colonists and gain their support
to continue to explore the region

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

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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the answer is c. hope is

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