Why did the french build a system of forts in north america?

There are many reasons as to why the French did that.

1. Native Americans were still the indigenous people of this area, some tribes being very dangerous. Having forts meant having protection, something the French valued highly in their new explorations.

2. There were no cities or civilized villages. Forts were the closest thing the French had to setting up structures to reside in while they explored the new world.

the border between arizona and new mexico is a thin, black line; this indicates a state boundary.

its correct: it's a thin line, and it's a state boundary, correct

1. means it belongs to you.   (d. unalienable)

2. a time when money loses its value.   (e. inflation)

3. a meeting of people organizations for a special purpose.   (a. convetion)

4. president of constitutional convention.   (b. george washington)

5. refuse to attend the constitutional convention.   (f. rhode island)

6. it’s congress favored the big states.   (g. virginia plan)

7. it’s congress favored the small states.   (i. new jersey plan)

8. did not sign the constitution.   (f. rhode island)

9. it’s vote made the constitution legal   (c. new hampshire)

10. the introduction of the constitution.   (a. convention)