Question

This painting illustrates the exploration of a major body of water in the United

States by Robert Cavelier de La Salle. Which body of water did he explore and
for what country?
А
Hudson River for the Netherlands
B
St. Lawrence River for the British
с
Gulf of Mexico for Spain
D
Mississippi River for France

Answer 1

D

Explanation: According to biography.com "René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was a French explorer best known for leading an expedition down the Mississippi River, claiming the region for France"