1. By: Daisha Jamison and Austin Shriver
Robert La Salle
By: Daisha Jamison and Austin Shriver

2. Born- early years
Robert La Salle was born on November 22, 1643 and killed on March 19, 1687
He was born in Rouen, Normandy (France).
He was a member of the Jesuit Religious Order at a young age.
He officially took his vows in 1660, but on March 27,1667 he was released from the order on his own request.

3. Sailing Career Robert went on two voyages.
On each expedition, Robert went along with men.
Claimed the entire Mississippi Valley for his home country (France)
His only ship was the Griffin
His first expedition was in 1669.

4. What Robert la Salle achieved
Achieved a fur trade allowance and support from France.
Traveled to Canada and rebuilt Fort Frontenac.
Established forts.

5. Map of his Voyage

6. Sources
Wikipedia
Enchanted learning
Think quest
West Iron Deqiout

7. Pictures of Robert la Salle