Question

the journeys of marquette, joliet, and la salle helped new france expand. resulted in a better route to asia. opened territory along the hudson river. reduced the size of the virginia colony.

Explanation:

Marquette, Joliet, and La Salle explored the Mississippi River region for New France, which contributed to its territorial expansion. Their expeditions had no relation to finding a better route to Asia, opening territory along the Hudson River (which was more related to Dutch exploration), or reducing the size of the Virginia colony.

Answer:

helped New France expand.