De La Salle explored the region around the river for France and called this territory Louisiana in honor of king Louis the 14th.
he explored Ohio river region
1666
La Salle explored areas of North America, including the Great Lakes region, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. His explorations were instrumental in expanding French influence in the region during the 17th century.
Robert de la Salle explored the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes region. He claimed what would become the Louisiana Purchase for France.
No it was not. It was named after King Louis XIV
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle was a French explorer. He explored the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Robert La Salle explored the Mississippi River... Correct me if I'm wrong.
Robert La salle
1666
While looking for the Northwest Passage, Robert de la Salle explored the Mississippi River and the region around it in the late 1600s. He claimed this land for France. He also explored the Ohio River.