Robert De La Salle Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was he born?
A
1643 France
2
Q
When did he die and how?
A
1687 murdered by angry colonists
3
Q
What was his job?
A
French nobleman and later fur trader
4
Q
Who were his sponsors?
A
Sale of his estate and king of France
5
Q
What were his motives?
A
- Explore Ohio river, Mississippi River, Great Lakes
2. Find shortcut to China
6
Q
Dates of exploration?
A
1667-1684
7
Q
What was his route?
A
France across Atlantic to Quebec, Canada. Then the Great Lakes. Then South on Mississippi River to Gulf of Mexico.
8
Q
What was his impact?
A
- France claimed large portion of land in lower Mississippi River valley.
- Attempted to start a colony
