Which statements correctly describe La Salle and his explorations of America? Check all that apply. La Salle was an explorer from Spain who came to Louisiana. La Salle traveled to the Gulf of Mexico as part of his explorations. La Salle claimed Louisiana and named it in honor of King Louis XIV. La Salle discovered the mouth of the Missouri River during his travels. La Salle reached North America in 1667 and the Great Lakes in 1669. La Salle’s mission was to find a trade route between Canada and Asia.