D - It ran from Maryland to Illinois and was made using macadam construction.
Began in 1811 in Maryland the US Nationa Road ran 63 miles to the capital of Illinois at the time (Vandalia). It's also known as the Cumberland Turnpike and the National Turnpike.
Answer:
b. To explore and search for gold.
Explanation:
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and left Spain along with a large number of men (enough to see nine ships) to explore the west coast of Florida and find wealth for the Spanish crown and himself. The main objective was to find gold, or another precious metal that would provide a great profit for such a long and tiring trip.
De Soto also explored regions elsewhere in America, including South America. Most expeditions had the same objective of seeking wealth.