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Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette never went as far as the Gulf of Mexico. Robert LaSalle explored the Gulf of Mexico.
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What river did Marquette and Joliet sail down?
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet mainly sailed down the Missipi River, starting in Lake Michigan and continuing until they reached Arkansas. On their trip back to Canada, they sailed the Illinois River.
Who did marquette and joliet sail for?
According to Historians, the French King Louis XIV commissioned James Marquette and Louis Joliet to explore the American continent for expanding the French empire.
What did Marquette and Joliet find on their expedition?
they found the Mississippi river for there country
What do marquette and Joliet have to do with Iowa?
Marquette and Joliet as part of their exploration of the unknown territories between the great lakes and the gulf of Mexico, sailed down the Mississippi discovering Indian tribes and new lands along the way including Arkansas and Iowa. They stayed only briefly. However, other French explorers followed. As a result Iowa was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Who was the first explorer in Louisiana?
Alvarez de Pindea discovered the mouth of the Mississippi River in 1519. Hernando de Soto also finds the Mississippi River but that was 22 years later in 1541. In 1673 Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet verify that the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico and they explored well inland.
Who funded Jacques Marquette's trips?
New France's Governor, Frontenac funded Pere Marquette and Louis Joliet.
Who sponsor Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet journey?
The Jesuit priests of France sent him
What country did Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet was born in?
Jacques Marquette was born in Laon, France while Louis Jolliet was born in Quebec before September 21, 1645
French explorers Joliet and Marquette explore the Mississippi?
Marquette and joliet. La salle sailed the mississippi to the golf of mexico
What was Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette's nationality?
french
Did Joliet explore the StLawrence river for France?
No, Joliet did not explore the St. Lawrence River for France. He is known for exploring the Mississippi River, along with Jacques Marquette, in the 17th century.
What country did Joliet and Marquette explore the Mississippi River for?
Joliet and Marquette explored for the King of France.
Did Jacques Marquette have a partner?
Yes his name was Louis Joliet
Who sent Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet on the journey?
juest priests
Who were the first whites to see Illinoise?
louis joliet jacques marquette
Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette found and followed what river?
the Mississippi river
What was Louis Joliet and Jacques marquette were looking for?
We're searching for silver and gold.
