Jacques+Marquette

Jacques Marquette Quote: Bonjour! my name is Jacques Marquette. Pavle vou francais? No- you don't speak french? Then I will talk in English. Ah will you exuse me, no time for interviews, I'm trying to find the Pacific Ocean here!

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Date of explorer’s birth and death (if known). How did they die? Born: June 1, 1637 Died: May 18, 1675 Died because wasn't healthy at the end of the expedition.

What country was the explorer born in? He was born in Laon, France

What country did the explorer sail on for (on behalf of)? France

When did they sail? Pick the 1 or 2 most significant dates. Set off for mission on June 17, 1673

What was the reason for their voyage? The French heard about the Mississippi river and hoped that it would lead them to the Pacific.

Where did they actually land? He landed with Louis Jolliet past Arkansas. What people did the explorer come into contact with? Meominee, a Native American Tribe.

What artifacts or objects might your explorer have collected on their journeys? He collected a Peace Pipe from Native Americans.

Did this person make any mistakes or bad decisions? Be specific. Jolliet and Marquette were convinced that the Mississippi river flowed into the Gulf of Mexico and not the Pacific.

Any other information: He was Roman Catholic and he became a Jesuit Preist. He worked with Huron Indians, and after the Indians went after the Sioux attacks, he moved to the northern shore of the Straits of Mackinac with them. Marquette was kept accompanied by Louis Jolliet on their expedition. He spent 2 years learning Indian languages.

My Misssion June 17,1673 We just set sail about an hour ago. By we, I mean Jolliet and our crew members. I have a gigantic knot in my stomach. But I do have to admit I am excited!I mean, I'm only a priest. I don't know about scurvy or nonetheless, anything about barbers. All I know is that they cut hair, so why are they on our ship?! But nevermind about that. I am right here, right now on my way to the new world. Isn't that scary?! I think it is. I miss France already. I'm scared. What if we don't find the Pacific? What if we see people there and they'll attack us? Oh, what am I thinking? This is going to be fun. But if we do get lost, I have a special prayer. Jesus lost, Jesus found. Yup. It always works. For me any way. I hope I find at least some freindly people. I really hope so. Wish me luck. Oh dear God, Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. By kindom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, lead us not into temptation but forgive us from evil amen.

Auto-biography!:-) Hi! My name is Jaques Marquette. I was born on June 1, 1637 in Laon, France. I was Roman Catholic and I became a Jesuit Priest. I worked with Huron Indians and spent 2 years learning Indian languages. After the Sioux attacks, I moved with the Indians to the northern shore of the Sraits of Mackinac. The French heard about the Mississippi river and hoped it would lead them into the Pacific. So, on behalf of France, a man named Louis Jolliet and I set sail on June17, 1673 to find it. It was a long, hard, journey. We met up with the Meonimee Native American tribe. The Meonimees gave us a piece pipe and warned us about the unfriendly Native Americans who also lived on the Mississippi river. When we saw the tribe, we waved the peace pipe as a sign that we were not there to hurt them. During the journey, Jolliet and I were worried that the Mississippi river lead into the Gulf of Mexico and not the Pacific Ocean. (Let me tell you one thing. We were right!) Soon, Jolliet and I gave up on our expedition. Jolliet sailed back to France, while I chose to stay in the New World. I died on May 18, 1675 because I wasn't healthy at the end of our journey.