Question

Choose the items that CORRECTLY describe Hernando DeSoto.

Answer 1

Answer:

1, 4, 5

Explanation:

1) Hernando DeSoto was the first known European explorer in what is now the Southeast.  TRUE

Seeking greater glory and riches, de Soto embarked on a major expedition in 1538 to conquer Florida for the Spanish crown. He and his men traveled nearly 4,000 miles throughout the region that would become the southeastern United States in search of riches, fighting off Native American attacks along the way.

2) Spain's first colony in North America was founded in Georgia. FALSE

Spanish Florida was the first major European land claim and attempted settlement in North America during the European Age of Discovery.

3) DeSoto was able to fund his trip after finding gold in what is now Dahlonega. FALSE

Hernando DeSoto was not able to fund his trip after finding gold in what is now Dahlonega

4) Spain founded Catholic "missions" to spread their influence in North America. TRUE

The California missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and expand European territory. Spain was responsible for the missions, which scholars believe were attempts to colonize the Pacific coast of North America.

5) Diseases spread by the Spanish caused many American Indians to die. TRUE

In the Americas, the arrival of Europeans brought disease, war, and slavery to many indigenous peoples.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is A) Hernando DeSoto was the first known European explorer in what is now the Southeast.

D: Spain founded Catholic "missions" to spread their influence in North America.

E) Diseases spread by the Spanish caused many American Indians to die.

Explanation:

Hernando DeSoto was a celebrated Spanish explorer who worked under the Spanish crown to explore, plunder and conquer the new world. While he was not the first European to explore North America, he is widely reported as the first to reach the great Mississippi river.

He led his expeditions from modern-day Florida and moved upwards, exploring Alabama, Georgia and neighboring regions. This would rightly be described as the US Southeast today.

While he was not able to establish colonies here, he had a number of clashes with local tribes and more devastating were the diseases that his crew carried. Small pox and measles were unheard of in the new world and wherever they traveled, the diseases spread quickly.

Also, Spain used religion as a means to convert people and bring them under their sphere of influence.