Early Explorers Lesson 2

Early Explorers Lesson 2

by Ashley Phillips

Multiple Choice

Why did LaSalle explore?

• to find a water route to Asia

• to communicate with Indians

• to find new land for France

Multiple Choice

What country was LaSalle claiming land for?

• England

• Spain

• France

Multiple Choice

On his first voyage, where did he travel to and from?

• Canada to Mississippi River Valley

• New York to Florida

• Canada to California

Multiple Choice

Who sent LaSalle to explore the gulf in the New World?

• King Frances

• King Louis XVI

• King George

Multiple Choice

What river did LaSalle travel?

• Mississippi River

• Rio de Grand River

• Hudson River

Multiple Choice

What happened to LaSalle?

• He was killed by Indians.

• He caught a disease.

• His crew members left him killed.

Multiple Choice

La Salle will explore the Great Lakes, The Mississippi River all the way to _________________________

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Great Lakes

• The Ohio River

Multiple Choice

How did La Salle and his men get around as transportation along the Lakes and the Mississippi River?

• Canoes

• Rafts

• Large Boats

• Horses

Multiple Choice

What was La Salle's mission in the New World?

• To establish fur trading posts along the Mississippi River

• To find the seven cities of gold

• To establish relationships with the native people and take their land

• To explore the southwest territory for France