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Yes, he claimed it in the name of Louis the fourteenth, who was king of France at the time, and that is why the region was titled as Louisiana.

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René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle

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La Salle named it after the king.

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Q: What enabled La Salle to claim the Mississippi River valley for the king of France?
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What country claimed the Mississippi River Valley?

France


Who claimed for france all of the mississippi river valley?

Louis Joliet


Who claim for France all of Mississippi river valley?

Louis Joliet


What did la sale do when he reached the mouth of the Mississippi River?

In 1682 Sieur de La Salle explored the Mississippi River and declared that the Mississippi Valley belonged to France.


What part of North America La Salle claimed for France?

The Mississippi River valley


Who explored the Mississippi River with Jacouse Marquette?

Marquette and Joliet explored the upper Mississippi River for France. Previously, La Salle claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France.


What is the long wide river valley from Minnestota to Louisiana called?

Mississippi River


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canals; Erie canal enabled people to travel inexpensively by boat


What did Robert LaSalle do?

Rene-Robert de LaSalle was a French explorer.Just look him up on Google. hope i helped and if i did pleaze get mad at me.i am crazy!!!honestly !!! Robert LaSalle was an explorer and he traveled for the country France.LaSalle sailed from the 1670's-1682 he claimed the Mississippi river and the other places along the river.


Which part of North America dis La Salle claim for France in 1684?

the Mississippi river valley


Did Samuel De Champlain claimed the Mississippi valley river valley?

The answer is yes. He did claimed the Mississippi River.


What nations controlled the Mississippi river in 1754?

France controlled the Mississippi river in 1754.