Question
Choose THREE items that CORRECTLY describe Hernando De Soto.
Responses
A Hernando De Soto was the first known European explorer in what is now the Southeast.
B Spain's first colony in North America was founded in Georgia.
C De Soto was able to fund his trip after finding gold in what is now Dahlonega.
D Spain founded Catholic "missions" to spread their influence in North America.
E Diseases spread by the Spanish caused many American Indians to die.
Responses
A Hernando De Soto was the first known European explorer in what is now the Southeast.
B Spain's first colony in North America was founded in Georgia.
C De Soto was able to fund his trip after finding gold in what is now Dahlonega.
D Spain founded Catholic "missions" to spread their influence in North America.
E Diseases spread by the Spanish caused many American Indians to die.
Answers
GPT-5 mini
A, D, E
- A: De Soto led the first known extensive European exploration of the southeastern United States (1539–1542).
- D: Spain established Catholic missions throughout its North American territories to spread religion and influence.
- E: European diseases brought by Spaniards (and other Europeans) caused high Native American mortality.
- A: De Soto led the first known extensive European exploration of the southeastern United States (1539–1542).
- D: Spain established Catholic missions throughout its North American territories to spread religion and influence.
- E: European diseases brought by Spaniards (and other Europeans) caused high Native American mortality.