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When Europeans first arrived in North America, they had no idea what the land looked like or how big it was. For this reason, explorers travelled across the continent in all directions A _______________________ and discover what resources were available. One of the most famous of these European explorers was René-⁠Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, B _______________________.

La Salle was born in France in 1643, but his desire for adventure took him west across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1666, La Salle settled in the eastern part of Canada, C ______________________, and established himself as a fur trader. During his first years in North America, La Salle explored areas closer to his home, but by 1678 he was ready for a substantial journey.

La Salle prepared his ship, called Le Griffon, D _______________________. By the time La Salle returned, he had explored Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan. He also established forts for France along the way.

La Salle's next adventure, E _______________________, was a trip down the Mississippi River. Although the river had been used for centuries by the indigenous people of the area, La Salle became the first European to travel its entire length. Aided by Native American guides, La Salle canoed south until reaching the Mississippi Delta, the area where the river empties into the Gulf of Mexico. To honor his home country, La Salle named the region Louisiana after King Louis XIV of France.

In 1683, La Salle returned to France and was named viceroy of North America F _______________________ .

1.  controlled by France at that time

2.  and the one he might be best known for

3.  in recognition of his accomplishments

4.  to sail around the Great Lakes

5.  because of bad conditions during the journey

6.  more simply known as La Salle

7.  trying to map the territory