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La Salle's expedition from which river's mouth led to his claim?

  • The Ohio River

  • The Colorado River

  • The Nile River

  • The Illinois River

Answer

The Illinois River served as the starting point for La Salle's expedition, which ultimately led to his claim of the vast territory in the Mississippi River basin. Setting out from the mouth of the Illinois River, La Salle embarked on his journey of exploration, traveling down the Mississippi River and establishing French presence in the region.
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