Question
Why did Juan Ponce de Leon explore present-day Florida?(1 point)
Responses
to claim North America for the Portuguese
to claim North America for the Portuguese
to claim Florida for the Italians
to claim Florida for the Italians
to find gold
to find gold
to find the fountain of youth
Responses
to claim North America for the Portuguese
to claim North America for the Portuguese
to claim Florida for the Italians
to claim Florida for the Italians
to find gold
to find gold
to find the fountain of youth
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Juan Ponce de León explored present-day Florida primarily **to find the Fountain of Youth**. This legendary spring was said to restore youth to those who drank from it, and de León's expedition was motivated by this search as well as the desire to claim land and resources.