Which French explorer sailed down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico

René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was a French explorer. He was sent by King Louis XIV to travel south from Canada and sail down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.

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yes

explanation:

after defeating german forces in north africa allied leaders turned their attention to "italy," since this was the location that made the most geographic sense before invading northern europe via france.