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La Salle claimed Louisiana in 1682.

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The man who helped expand the French claim in North America was Robert Cavelier, Sieur De La Salle.

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Marquette and Joliet explored the Great River until 2 rivers were seen- the Mississippi, and the Missouri River.

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Father Marquette was born in France, but he went to Quebec in 1666.

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Champlain got to Cape Cod and might've well tried to set up his territory there.

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Champlain arrives in the New World in 1603.

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Cartier brought some troublesome criminals with him on the third voyage.

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Cartier didn't find the Northwest passage, gold, and silver. BUT, he did find the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River.

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You won't believe that Cartier CAPTURED two teenage Huron boys.

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The king sent another explorer after Giovanni went. Jacques Cartier was sent to find the Northwest passage as well as silver and gold.

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Everyone in Europe wanted a Beaver hat or a fur trim on their coats back then. It was like it was a trend.