Question 1 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC
What were the main goals of Hernando de Soto’s expedition? Check all that apply.to make new discoveriesto find a new route to Asiato find places to build settlementsto find goods to send back to Spainto mine for gold and other treasureto farm new crops in warmer climates
Answer
A
to make new discoveries
B
to find a new route to Asia
C
to find places to build settlements
D
to find goods to send back to Spain
E
to mine for gold and other treasure
F
to farm new crops in warmer climates
Explanation
De Soto’s expedition explored unfamiliar lands, sought places the Spanish could claim and settle, and hoped to find valuable goods and treasure to send back to Spain. It was not primarily an attempt to find a new route to Asia or to establish farms for new crops.
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