Answer:
O water and shelter
Explanation:
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer who was looking for gold in a journey across Georgia because they want to explore the gold for the Spanish empire in order to boost the economy and influence of the empire and make it stronger financially against enemies. He also bring war to Georgia when he and army had encounter with the native peoples and killed thousands of them.
<span>Factors contributing to the west ward expansion of the United States include the discovery of gold, the Homestead Act, and the desire for adventure, land and riches. The answers are the third, fourth and fifth statements among the choices that you have included or posted.</span>