Rene Robert La Salle was known for claiming territory for which country?

Rene Robert La Salle is recognized for his exploration and subsequent claim of territories in North America for France during the late 17th century. His expeditions, particularly his journey down the Mississippi River, culminated in the claiming of the vast region of Louisiana in 1682. La Salle's activities were instrumental in expanding French influence in the New World, and he demonstrated the French interests in the fur trade and the quest for trade routes. This context underlines the significance of his claims for France, aiming to establish a stronger presence in North America. The other countries listed—Spain, England, and Portugal—were involved in various other parts of the exploration and colonization of the Americas but did not claim the territories that La Salle explored and claimed.