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Robert De La Salle

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Robert De La Salle

1643 - 1687

Background

  • French
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Occupation

  • Nobleman

Funding

  • Borrowed franks from King Louis XIV
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Sponsor

  • France sponsored
  • King Louis XIV supported him
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His Idea

  • To make a new settlement

Exploration Reason

  • His purpose was to make the idea possible
  • They were seeking new land for a settlement

His travels were:
1666 - 1684

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His Route of Exploration

  • He traveled to Texas
  • It is possible to find a map of his route

Impact

  • He discovered Texas
  • He is known for making Texas's first settlement
  • His impact was he brought homes to many people
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