Historical Events tagged with "marquette"
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Marquette and Jolliet Discover the Mississippi River
French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet navigated the Mississippi River, marking the first detailed European account of its course. Departing from St. Ignace, they journeyed south and explored the river’s fertile lands and indigenous territories, gathering crucial information about the regions and peoples they encountered. Their expedition was motivated by the search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean and the potential for trade, leading to significant insights into the geography and ecology of North America.
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Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette embarked on an expedition to explore the Mississippi River, aiming to discover its connected waterways and establish relations with Native American tribes. They departed from St. Ignace, Michigan, traveling in canoes and carrying supplies for their journey. The expedition was inspired by European interest in the potential for trade and territorial expansion in North America.
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