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What goal did La Salle have for his final expedition that ended in Texas?
Finding Gold
Reaching the Pacific
Establishing a Trade Route
Starting a Colony
Answer
Starting a colony was La Salle's ultimate goal for his final expedition to Texas. He envisioned establishing a French settlement in the region, expanding France's territorial claims in North America, and securing access to the Gulf of Mexico for trade and exploration. La Salle believed that this colony would serve as a strategic base for further French expansion in the Americas and enhance France's global influence and power.
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