Question

What were the main goals of Hernando de Soto’s expedition? Check all that apply.

to make new discoveries
to find a new route to Asia
to find places to build settlements
to find goods to send back to Spain
to mine for gold and other treasure
to farm new crops in warmer climates

Answer 1

to make new discoveries, to find places to build settlements, and to find goods to send back to spain

Answer 2

to mine for gold and other treasure
to find goods to send back to Spain
to find places to build settlements
to make new discoveries

Answer 3

To claim lands for Spain
To find places to build settlements
To find goods to send back to Spain
To mine for gold and other treasure