French Explorers

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France wanted a larger empire, spices and riches, and to expand Christianity. They also wanted animal furs. They enjoyed wearing hats and coats made out of animal skins. The French may not have had good taste, but it was what they liked!

Read about the explorers of the Mississippi River, La Salle, Marquette, and Jolliet and the explorer of the St. Lawrence River, Cartier.

Up ] La Salle ] Cartier ] Father Marquette ] Jolliet ]

Who Goes There: European Exploration of the New World
Bartlett Elementary School 2000