French Explorers in Wisconsin

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French explorer known for excellent mapping:

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Louis Joliet

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First French explorer in Wisconsin?

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Etienne Brule

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Jean Nicolet sought a trade route to China when he landed near Green Bay.

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A Trade Route to China

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Why was Father Jacques Marquette chosen to explore the Mississippi River?

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He spoke many indigenous languages.

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Marquette and Joliet explored the Mississippi River to see if it led to the Gulf of Mexico.

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To see if it led to the Gulf of Mexico.

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False statement about Father Renee Menard:

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He was an excellent map maker.

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French missionary near Green Bay who spoke 10+ languages.

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Father Allouez

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Object that saved Marquette and Joliet near the Arkansas River?

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A peace pipe

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First highways of Wisconsin?

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Rivers and Waterways

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What does "portage" mean?

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To carry gear between waterways.