No, Joliet did not explore the St. Lawrence River for France. He is known for exploring the Mississippi River, along with Jacques Marquette, in the 17th century.
Yes, Joliet was a French-Canadian explorer who, along with Jacques Marquette, explored the Mississippi River basin. Their expedition in 1673 paved the way for French territorial claims in the region and increased knowledge of the landscape.
French explorer Jacques Cartier is credited for being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in 1534. He sailed up the river in search of a passage to Asia, claiming the land for France.
French explorer Jacques Cartier is credited with being the first European to explore the St. Lawrence River in 1534. Cartier was seeking a passage to Asia but instead ended up exploring the eastern coast of North America, including the St. Lawrence River.
Jacques Cartier is the explorer known for his voyages up the St. Lawrence River in the 16th century. His exploration for France in the early 1500s led to the claim of much of eastern Canada, specifically areas such as Quebec and Montreal.
Louisiana (also known as New France) was named after Louis XIV, King of France from 1643-1715. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis".
Joliet and Marquette explored for the King of France.
Marquette and joliet. La salle sailed the mississippi to the golf of mexico
1673
yes
Marquette and Joliet
the helped claim the Mississippi river for France
Joliet and Marquette were trying to make it to the pacific ocean and on their way, discovered the Mississippi River!
Louis Joliet
Louis Joliet
He Worked for France to discover the Mississippi River
No! It is the Mackenzie river.
The 1673 exploration party used 2 canoes.