Exploration of the Mississippi River

What was the primary goal of Louis Jolliet and Father Marquette's expedition in 1673?

• To establish a new French colony

• To explore and map the northern Mississippi River Valley

• To find a route to the Pacific Ocean

• To trade with the Spanish colonies

What was Louis Jolliet's profession before he became an explorer?

• A soldier

• A merchant

• A Jesuit priest

• A wagon maker

How did the Native American tribes initially react to the French explorers?

• They welcomed them with open arms

• They ignored them

• They prepared to attack them

• They offered them gifts immediately

What was the main reason Jolliet and Marquette decided to return to Canada?

• They ran out of supplies

• They were afraid of hostile tribes and Spaniards

• They were ordered back by the French government

• They had completed their mapping of the river

What unfortunate event occurred near Montreal during Jolliet's return journey?

• He was captured by hostile tribes

• His canoe capsized, losing important papers

• He was attacked by wild animals

• He fell ill and had to stop the journey

What was Marquette's primary goal after returning to Green Bay?

• To return to France

• To explore the western territories

• To found a mission among the Illinois tribe

• To establish a trading post