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What man claimed Newfoundland for Queen Elizabeth?
Newfoundland was discovered and explored by João Fernandez Lavrador, a Portuguese explorer. He explored the area in 1498. The area called Labrador is said to be named somewhat after him.
The French settled America mostly in the area of the River?
The French settled America mostly in the area of the Mississippi River.
Who were the first European explorers in Vermont?
The first Europeans to the area were led by French explorer, Samuel de Champlain in 1609. A fort and settlement were not established until 1666 and it was soon abandoned. The first permanent settlement was built by the English in 1724. The French built a fort and small village in 1731. Following the French and Indian War, France relinquished all of its North American territories to the British.
What area had heavy communist influence after it gained independence?
area 2 (french indochina)
Who were Louis Jolliet's family?
French explorer Louis Jolliet's only family was his parents. His father however died when Louis was very young. He is most known for discovering the upper area of the Mississippi river.
What does the state name Louisiana mean?
Louisiana was named for King Louis XIV of France. French explorer Sieur de La Salle claimed the valley of the Mississippi for France in 1682, calling it La Louisiane ("Land of Louis").
Which US state was named by French explorer rene-robert Cavalier de la salla?
Sieur de LaSalle (not la salla) named the area of Lousiana for the King Louis the 14th.
Who named an area around the Mississippi river for a French King?
Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle.
Where did Robert la salle want to go?
Robert La Salle was a French explorer. He explored many areas including the Mississippi River, Canada, the Gulf of Mexico, and the area of the Great Lakes. He also did not get married.
Which french explorer explored the Mississippi river to the gulf of Mexico and named the area Louisiana?
Louisiana, it was named after the French King Louis XIV. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis". Louisiana was also part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain of the Spanish Empire. The territory was acquired in 1803 by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase from France. Also, a big city in the US was named after a French King, Louis XVI: Louisville in Kentucky.
When did la salle explore?
Robert LaSalle was a prolific French explorer. He explored the American Great Lakes, the Mississippi River and several other waterways. He claimed a large area for France.
The french explorer Samuel de Champlain named the area vert montwhat does that mean in English?
it means you a dumb butt!
When did La salle explore la?
Robert LaSalle was a prolific French explorer. He explored the American Great Lakes, the Mississippi River and several other waterways. He claimed a large area for France.
Who explored and claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France?
French claimed all the lands from the Mississippi River. Sailor Rene-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle was the first French explorer to find the land of Louisiana. When he arrived, he found that they were not the FIRST people to live or explore this area of land. These previous inhabitants were the American Indians, therefore nearly creating a war over the land.
How was the Louisiana territory named and why?
robert de la salle explored the entire length of the mississippi river and he planted a french flag at the mouth of the river claiming everything west of the mississippi river for france and he named the vast area louisiana after the french monarch king louis XIV
What was Robert de la salle looking for?
France made a lot of money selling furs along this river.
How did Louisiana gets its name?
Under French control from 1682-1763 and 1803-04, the area was named in honor of Louis XIV of France, by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle. La Salle had left Fort Crevecoeur with eighteen Native Americans and canoed down the Mississippi River in 1682. He named the entire area of the Mississippi basin "La Louisiane."Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIVIt comes from the name given to the area by Rene-Robert Cavelier. Sieur de La Salle of La Lousisiane which mean Land of Louis in honor of Louis XIV the King of France.Named after the French King LouisFrench man Iberville named the areas around the mouth of the MS river (which is louisiana) Louisiana because he was exploring this land for king Louis the 14th. The name lousiana come from the words of "land of louis"That is how it came along after Iberville found fort Marapaw with his brother, 18 year of Bieinville who later found present day settlement you may know as new orleans.
