1. Explorers Of Louisiana

2. Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto was the first explorer to cross the see the Mississippi River.
He was a Spanish explorer
He travelled with
He explored the South eastern part of the Untied States
He died in Ferriday Louisiana on the banks of the Mississippi River

5. Robert LaSalle Robert La Salle was a French explorer
He claimed the land of Louisiana for the king of France!
He named Louisiana after the French King. His name was King Louis XIV.
The new land was called the Louisiana Territory.
He was killed by his crew when he got them lost.

8. Iberville and Bienville
The French King wanted to establish settlements in the Louisiana Territory.
The king sent two brothers Iberville and Bienville to start cities in the Louisiana Territory.
These brothers founded the city of New Orleans.
Iberville and Bienville Streets in New Orleans are named after them.

9. Vocab Explorer- A person who goes out to find out about a place
Claim- to say something belongs to you
Settlement- New community
Founder- people who start settlements