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Title: ReneRobert Cavelier Sieur de LaSalle


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Rene-Robert CavelierSieur de LaSalle
  • Rene-Robert Cavelier
  • was from France.
  • Born in 1643
  • Died in 1687

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  • Cavelier came to the New World (The U.S.) in
    search of adventure and wealth.
  • He also was sent by King Louis the 14th.

3
  • Cavelier found the mouth of the Mississippi River
    on ship.
  • He claimed the whole Mississippi River for France
    too.

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  • He was successful because he had an adventure
    like he wanted.
  • He failed though because he couldnt start a
    settlement, it was a disaster.

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Three Facts About Cavelier
  • 1. He became friends with Indians.
  • 2. He learned the Indians language.
  • 3. He was sent to the U.S. by King Louis the
    14th.

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Bibliography
  • Books
  • Authors Boehm, Dr. Richard G. Hoone, Claudia
    McGowan, Dr. Thomas M. McKinley-Browning,
    Mabel C. Miramountes, Dr. Ofelia B. Americas
    Story. OrlandoHarcourt Brace and Company, 1997
  • Author Nolan, Jeanette Covert. LaSalle and The
    Grand Enterprise. New York Messner, Julian, 1951

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Bibliography 2
  • Websites
  • LaSalle, Robert.enchantedlearning.OnlineAvailabl
    e
  • www.enchantedlearning.com. Nov. 17,2006
  • LaSalle,Robert.librarythinkquest.Online
    Available
  • www.librarythinkquest.org. Nov. 17,2006
  • LaSalle, Robert.wikipedia.OnlineAvailible
  • en.wikipedia.org.Nov. 17, 2006
  • LaSalle, Robert.isjunction.OnlineAvailible
  • isjunction.com.Nov. 17, 2006
  • LaSalle, Robert.tslstatetxus.OnlineAvailible
  • www.tsl.state.tx.us.Nov. 17, 2006
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