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Louis Joliet. By Madeline Lee. Where and When he was born. New France, 1637 - 1675. Explorer’s Family. Joliet’s dad died when he was six His mom married a successful merchant . Education. Studied hydrography (charting bodies of water)
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Louis Joliet By Madeline Lee
Where and When he was born • New France, 1637 - 1675
Explorer’s Family • Joliet’s dad died when he was six • His mom married a successful merchant
Education • Studied hydrography (charting bodies of water) • When he was in school at Jesuit school he studied Latin, Greek, math, and geography. • Both Joliet and Marquette played the flute and trumpet.
Reasons for exploration • France wanted furs for hats and coats, riches, spices, larger empires and to expand Christianity.
Countries involved • France This is the France that funded the exploration of Joliet and Marquette. This is a picture of New France.
Major Accomplishments • First European to travel along the Mississippi River from the Great Lakes. Introduced fur trade to Native Americans.
Interesting Facts • Joliet and Marquette traveled in wood canoes. • They communicated with Native Americans • When they traveled, Joliet was glad to see new places.
Map This is the route that Joliet and Marquette took in 1673. They traveled along the Great Lakes and down the Mississippi River.
Portrait This is a picture of Louis Juliet. He sailed with Marquette. This Portrait is of Jacques Marquette. He explored the Great Lakes and Mississippi River with Joliet.
Cited Works • Library.thinkquest.org • World Encyclopedia • Jarques Marquette and Louis Jolliet
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