Let's Go There! Bob Bullock Museum in Austin and LaSalle the French Explorer

The video explores the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, highlighting its vast collection of Texas history exhibits. A significant focus is on the story of LaSalle's ill-fated French expedition in 1685, which mistakenly landed in Texas. The expedition's failure led to the discovery of the La Belle shipwreck centuries later. The museum now showcases artifacts from this ship, offering insights into the first European settlement attempt in Texas. The video concludes with an invitation to visit the museum.

What is one of the key features of the Bob Bullock Museum?

• It includes exhibits on the moon landing.

• It focuses solely on modern Texas history.

• It is a small, one-story building.

• It is located in Houston, TX.

What was the original goal of LaSalle's expedition?

• To explore the Gulf of Mexico.

• To trade with indigenous tribes.

• To find the Mississippi River.

• To establish a colony in Texas.

What was a major reason for the failure of the French settlement in Texas?

• Harsh leadership by LaSalle.

• Successful establishment of the colony.

• Lack of resources.

• Friendly relations with local tribes.

When was the site of LaSalle's doomed colony discovered?

• In 1685.

• In 1996.

• In 2014.

• In 1800.

What does the LaBelle exhibit at the Bob Bullock Museum feature?

• Artifacts from the 18th century.

• Stories of modern Texas settlers.

• 17th century French artifacts.

• Exhibits on the American Revolution.