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Robert Cavelier de La Salle. By: Angelyn. Robert Cavelier de La Salle. In 1666 he sailed to France He used a canoe to go down the Mississippi. He named Louisiana for France. He sailed with a couple more than 200 people.
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Robert Cavelier de La Salle By: Angelyn
Robert Cavelier de La Salle • In 1666 he sailed to France • He used a canoe to go down the Mississippi. • He named Louisiana for France. • He sailed with a couple more than 200 people. • When they got there they missed the mouth of the Mississippi River and were 500 miles to the West.
Sponsoring Nation and Dates of Exploration • Sponsoring nation: France • Dates of Exploration: 1681-1684
Reason for Exploring • Reason for exploring: wealth and to claim land • He wanted to go down the Mississippi River.
Claim to Fame • He went down the Mississippi River. • He claimed land for France. • He named Louisiana after king Louis.
Interesting Facts • His crew killed him because they thought he was crazy. • He was a nobleman. • He had to pay for his own trip. • He named Louisiana.
Bibliography Bower, Bert. America’s Past. Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2010. pg.66