Robert La Salle's main goal was to find a western route to China and establish a French colony in North America. While he did explore the Mississippi River, he ultimately failed to achieve his goal as he did not find the route to China or successfully establish a lasting colony.
Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was a French explorer known for his expeditions in North America. La Salle claimed the Mississippi River basin for France and explored regions around the Great Lakes. His efforts to establish a French colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River ultimately led to his death in 1687.
Robert La Salle explored the Mississippi River... Correct me if I'm wrong.
La Salle claimed the Mississippi River and its tributaries for the French.
France made a lot of money selling furs along this river.
France made a lot of money selling furs along this river.
France made a lot of money selling furs along this river.
mississippi river
Mississippi river
The Mississippi river. He traveled down that river and made a country called Louisiana by King Louis XIV (the fourteenth. His full name is Rene-Rorbert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle.
La Salle named the Mississippi River valley Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
Robert La Salle explored the Mississippi River... Correct me if I'm wrong.