By: Connor, Derek, Sam

Personal BackroundsRobert de La Salle was a French Nobleman

SponsorRobert de La Salle was Sponsored by King Louis XVI of France. He liked Roberts plan.But the catch was he Had to pay his voyage himself.

King Louis XVI

MotivesRobert de La Salle motives were personal wealth and canoe trade routes.

Time Line of ExplorationBegan: 1681

Ended:1684

Route of Exploration

What he did with the LandClaiming new land for the country

Lead to new settlement in the area that he discovered

Creditshttp://www.westirondequoit.org/iroquois/explore/lasalle.htmhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:France_Flag_Map.svghttp://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/4036315v2908909-map-france-highlighted-redPS: He got murdered by his crew because they thought he was crazy!

PEACE and HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Robert de La Salle group.