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Identify the Frenchmen who explored the Oklahoma territory and describe the major contributions of each.

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Answer: René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

Explanation: In 1682 René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, exploring the Mississippi River, claimed for the French king all the lands drained by it. He is credited with naming the territory Louisiana, which included present Oklahoma.

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