Question

1. who explored the entire length of the mississippi river, claiming all land west of the river for france?

○ a. samuel de champlain
○ b. louis xiv
○ c. robert cavalier de la salle
○ d. hernando de soto

Explanation:

In 1682, Robert Cavalier de La Salle explored the entire length of the Mississippi River and claimed all the land west of the river for France. He named the region Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.

Answer:

C. Robert Cavalier de La Salle