The European explorer described by the information in the box is D. Hernando de Soto. He was the first European to explore what is now Georgia, was searching for gold, encountered Native Americans leading to conflicts, and introduced diseases that caused significant mortality among them.
• First European to explore what is now Georgia.
• Was searching for gold under the Spanish flag.
• Encountered Georgia's Native Americans resulting in conflicts.
• Introduced various diseases that killed many Native Americans.
Which European explorer is described by the information in the box?
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A Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon
B James OglethorpeJames Oglethorpe
C TomochichiTomochichi
D Hernando de Soto
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