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Why did the Spanish government MOSTLY consider Hernando de Soto's expeditions a failure?
Question 10 options:
A)
He did not add to the wealth of Spain.
B)
He did not form an alliance between Spanish and French settlers.
C)
He did not learn how to plant new crops or hunt for food.
D)
He did not map new territories.
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The correct answer is:
A) He did not add to the wealth of Spain.
Hernando de Soto's expeditions are often considered a failure because they did not result in the discovery of gold or other significant wealth for Spain, which was a primary motivation for exploration during that time.
