Robert La Salle

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Robert La Salle

• By Daisha Jamison and Austin Shriver

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Born- early years

• Robert La Salle was born on November 22, 1643 and
  killed on March 19, 1687
• He was born in Rouen, Normandy (France).
• He was a member of the Jesuit Religious Order at
  a young age.
• He officially took his vows in 1660, but on March
  27,1667 he was released from the order on his own
  request.

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Sailing Career

• Robert went on two voyages.
• On each expedition, Robert went along with 25-50
  men.
• Claimed the entire Mississippi Valley for his
  home country (France)
• His only ship was the Griffin
• His first expedition was in 1669.

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What Robert la Salle achieved

• Achieved a fur trade allowance and support from
  France.
• Traveled to Canada and rebuilt Fort Frontenac.
• Established forts.

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Map of his Voyage
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Sources

• Wikipedia
• Enchanted learning
• Think quest
• West Iron Deqiout

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Pictures of Robert la Salle