C: He found a trade route through North America
Hernando de Soto's expedition was important because it helped to establish a trade route through North America. His exploration and encounters with Native American tribes paved the way for future European colonization and trade in the region.
What was the importance of Hernando de Soto's expedition?
A: He found gold
B: He claimed more land for Spain
C: He found a trade route through North America
D: He converted hundreds of Indians to Catholicism
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