World Explorers: Louis Jolliet & Jacques Marquette
In the mid-1600s, two explorers dared to explore North America's mightiest river, the Mississippi. Over two months, Jolliet and Marquette explored over 800 miles of the river and laid the foundation for European exploration of the center of the North American continent. Part of the "World Explorers" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 48 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
- Subtopic: Biography, Explorers, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: World Explorers
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