Early Life
In what year was Louis Hennepin born?
1640
What was the name of the colony Hennepin traveled to in North America?
New France
What powerful waterfall did Hennepin see near modern-day New York?
Niagara Falls
What was the name of Hennepin's famous book?
A New Discovery
What group of priests did Hennepin join?
Franciscans
Who was the famous explorer that Hennepin traveled with?
La Salle
What river was Hennepin trying to reach when sent ahead by La Salle?
The Mississippi River
In what year was A New Discovery published?
1683
What country was Ath (his birthplace) part of at the time?
France
What was the name of the ship built to explore the Great Lakes?
Le Griffon
What was special about St. Anthony Falls?
It was the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi River.
What U.S. state has a county named after Hennepin?
Minnesota
What kind of support did he give to soldiers?
Spiritual support as a chaplain
Name two Great Lakes Hennepin sailed on.
Any two: Lake Superior, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan
What two natural wonders did Hennepin describe in his writings?
Niagara Falls and St. Anthony Falls
Why are Hennepin’s books considered important even if some parts may be exaggerated?
They gave Europe a better understanding of North America.
Name two places where Hennepin worked before coming to New France.
Artois, Halles, Maestricht
In what year did Hennepin start his most important journey with La Salle?
1678
What word did Hennepin use to describe Niagara Falls in his book?
A great wonder of nature
Name three modern states Hennepin explored or described.
Illinois, Minnesota, New York