The First European Colony in Texas was French? | La Salle’s Tragic 1685 Settlement

The Tragedy of La Salle and the French Colony in Texas (1685)
Step into the dramatic story of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and France’s ill-fated attempt to colonize Texas in 1685 (the Roanoke of Texas). From shipwrecks and miscommunication to hostile terrain and ultimate betrayal, this gripping tale reveals the harsh realities of 17th-century exploration and colonial ambition. Also learn about how the Spanish found and hid the remains of the French colony, allowing Spain to establish their own colonies and missions and claim Texas as part of the Spanish Empire.

In this video, we explore:
🔹 La Salle’s bold plan to establish a French foothold near the Mississippi
🔹 The misnavigation that led to Texas instead
🔹 Struggles with Native tribes, disease, and starvation
🔹 The eventual collapse of Fort Saint Louis and La Salle’s tragic end

📜 A forgotten chapter of American history with lasting consequences for European power struggles in North America.

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Images from Wikipedia and Texas state Historic Society

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