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Louis Jolliet, the French-Canadian explorer, went through Lake Michigan to Green Bay, then followed the Fox River, through marshes, to the Wisconsin River. From the point of the later settlement of Portage, he continued exploring until he entered the Mississippi River near Prairie du Chien, meaning Jolliet was the first to explore and map the Mississippi River for Europe (obviously Native Americans had "discovered" the river previous to him). After mapping several hundred miles, Jolliet stopped within 500 miles of the Gulf of Mexico, where he turned back at the mouth of the Arkansas River. They followed the Mississippi back north and learned from local natives of the Illinois River, which was a shorter route back to the Great Lakes. He had turned back for fear of meeting other (Spanish in particular) European explorers.
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Who were Marquette and Jolliet?
French explorers who led the first French expedition down the Mississippi River.
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When did the first Europeans arrive in the Mississippi River Valley?
Vikings are thought to have traveled thru the St. Lawrence and into the Great Lakes around 1000 AD, but made no permanent settlements. The next Europeans to arrive were the French under Louis Jolliet and Pierre Marquette in 1673. The pair traveled downriver but no settlements were made on the Mississippi proper.
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What is a interesting fact about Louis jolliet?
One interesting fact about Louis Jolliet is Louis Jolliet's dad died when he was 7 (seven) years old
Who did Louis Jolliet sail for?
Louis Jolliet sailed for the governor of New France (now Canada).
What country and city was Louis Jolliet born?
Louis Jolliet was born in a French settlement near Quebec City, Canada.
Where did Louis Jolliet go?
taco
Who did Louis jolliet explore for?
no one
What were Louis jolliet's fears?
Louis Jolliet's fears included encountering hostile Indigenous tribes, navigating treacherous rapids and waterfalls on the river, and facing unknown dangers in uncharted territories.
Where did jolliet die?
Louis Jolliet died on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in 1700.
What rivers did Louis jolliet discover?
michigan
Who's Louis Jolliet's wife?
clarie
Pictures of Louis jolliet?
No picture was taken of him!
What languages did Louis Jolliet speak?
french
Was Louis Jolliet a European explorer?
No. He was Canadian.
