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Illusion [34]
3 years ago
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What did Hernando De Soto try to find when he explored North America? A. the fountain of youth B. the holy grail C. a city of go

ld D. a city of upon a hill
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notka56 [123]3 years ago
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The answer is C. A city of gold


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