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Meriweather Lewis and William Clark led the expedition that explored the Louisiana Territory for the US government.
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De La Salle explored the region around the river for France and called this territory Louisiana in honor of king Louis the 14th.
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The southern half of the Louisiana Territory was explored by French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in the late 17th century. He claimed the region for France and named it La Louisiane after King Louis XIV.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the land bought through the Louisiana Purchase. Sacagawea, a Native American, assisted them.
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sacagawea explored for the Louis and Clark expedition.
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Robert Cavelier de' La Sall'e named Louisiana after King Louis the XIV of France.