France's Legacy to America:
1- Religion: As a result of the work of French missionaries and priests, the Catholic Church became firmly established in Mississippi Valley and in eastern Canada.
2- Language and Customs: Many people in Louisiana, in northern New York and New England, and in Canadian province of Quebec speak French and observe French customs to this day.
3- Place-Names: Many geographic names in the United States are of French origin. Some well-known ones are Detroit, St. Louis, Vermont, Duluth, Lake Champlain, Maine, Fond du Lac, Eau Claire, and Baton Rouge.