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What was La Salle best known for exploring in North America?

  • The Amazon River

  • Mount Rushmore

  • The Great Lakes Region

  • Hudson Bay

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The Great Lakes Region, a vast network of freshwater lakes in North America, holds the distinction of being La Salle's primary focus of exploration. His journeys were driven by a desire to establish trade routes and strengthen French presence in the region. La Salle's explorations contributed significantly to expanding European knowledge of the North American interior, paving the way for further colonization and economic development.
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