The Mississippi Company was an 18th-century French venture led by John Law, designed to monopolize trade and colonial development in North America. It issued shares to raise capital, fueling economic speculation. Investors initially benefited from soaring stock values, but the scheme collapsed in 1720, causing a financial crisis.
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