Question

Hy did Juan Ponce de Leon explore present-day Florida?(1 point)

Answer 1

Juan Ponce de Leon explore present-day Florida so as to find the fountain of youth and is therefore denoted as option D.

What is Exploration?

This refers to an act which involves the searching of areas with the sole intention of discovering information or resources for personal or commercial reasons.

Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer who led the first official expedition to Florida. He traveled to Bimini Island which was very close to the United States when he heard that there was a rumored fountain of youth in the area.

His main  purpose of going to the area was because the fountain of youth was a fabled water source which was said to bring eternal youth to people which wasn't the case and made him return back. This is therefore the reason why option D was chosen as the most appropriate choice.

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