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What country sponsored Louis Joliet?

the king of new france!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Who funded Jacques Marquette's trips?

New France's Governor, Frontenac funded Pere Marquette and Louis Joliet.


Was Louis joliet rich or poor?

Louis Joliet was a French-Canadian explorer in the 17th century. He came from a middle-class background and was not considered wealthy. Joliet was well-educated and had connections to important figures in New France, which helped him secure opportunities for exploration. While he did not amass a significant fortune from his expeditions, he made important contributions to the mapping of North America.


What country did Louis Joliet sail for?

Louis Jolliet was born in the Colony of Quebec, in New France. As such, all his discoveries were made in the name of the King of France. Among his many achievements is the first European exploration and mapping of the Mississippi River.


What is Louis Joliet seeking while he's traveling the Mississippi River?

new areas to concur


What did Joliet and Marquette explore?

they sailed for New France


Who rules new France?

King Louis XIV ruled New France from 1633 - 1700


What country did Louis Jolliet sail for?

New france or france


Who was King Louis XIV of New France?

he was an English explorer


Was Louis XIV King of New France and France?

yes he was happy?


Who sent Marquette and Joliet on their journey?

Marquette and Joliet were sent on their journey by the French government, specifically by the governor of New France, which was the French colony in North America. They were tasked with exploring the Mississippi River to find a potential river route to the Pacific Ocean.


What is the distance in miles between New York city and St. Louis?

1,060 miles taking this route:Take I-80 WEST, from New York City, to I-55 SOUTH to ST. LOUIS at EXIT 250A, near Joliet, ILLINOIS.Take I-55 SOUTH to St. Louis.