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When were the Canary Islands discovered?
The Canary Islands were discovered in 1402 by French explorers Jean de Béthencourt and Gadifer de la Salle.
When was Roanoke Island discovered?
Roanoke Island was discovered by English explorers in 1584.
What are two sites discovered by European explorers?
Two sites discovered by European explorers are Machu Picchu in Peru, discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, first explored by Captain James Cook in 1770.
What were the French and English explorers originally looking for?
French explorers were originally looking for a northwest passage to Asia, as well as new trade routes and resources. English explorers were mainly searching for a northwest passage to Asia, as well as opportunities for colonization and trade.
Was Joliet and Marquette were french explorers?
Yes, Joliet and Marquette were French explorers. They are best known for their expedition in 1673 where they explored the Mississippi River, becoming the first Europeans to map and explore the region.
What do Angola french Guiana and the US and Portugal have in common?
they all were discovered by french explorers all but the US was discovered by french explorers...
Who were the early explorers of Illinois?
Jacques Marquette & Louis Joliet in 1673
What do the following countries have in common Angola and french Guiana and US and Portugal?
they all were discovered by french explorers all but the US was discovered by french explorers...
Is Illinois a french word?
"Illinois" is the modern spelling for the early French missionaries and explorers' name for the Illinois people, a name that was spelled in many different ways in the early records
What 2 French explorers discovered Missouri?
Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette
Who was the French explorer who name Illinois?
The two French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored the Illinois River in 1673. However it wasn't until 1680 before anyone settled there.
What do the following countries have in common Angola French Guiana United States and Portugal?
They were discovered by spanish explorers
What do the following countries have in common Angola french Guiana unites states Portugal?
They were discovered by spanish explorers
What was the exploration of Illinois?
French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored the Illinois River in 1673. In 1680, other French explorers constructed a fort at the site of present day Peoria, in 1682 a fort atop Starved Rock in nowaday's Starved Rock State Park. As a result of this French exploration, Illinois was part of the French empire until 1763, when it passed to the British. The small French settlements continued; a few British soldiers were posted in Illinois, but there were no British or American settlers. In 1778 George Rogers Clark claimed the Illinois Country for Virginia. The area was ceded by Virginia to the new United States in 1783 and became part of the Northwest Territory.[15]
What does Lake Huron mean?
the name of the lake is derived from early French explorers who discovered a tribe of Indians of that name living in the area
Who were the French explorers that discovered the area which is Missouri?
Pierre Laclede and Rene Auguste Chouteau
What year was Illinois was discovered?
In 1673 Marquette and Joliet's expedition began and Illinois was discovered.
