USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hernando de Soto was one of several Spanish explorers and conquistadors in the 16th century who explored Florida looking for possible treasures of gold and silver. Through his exploits in Central America, particularly against the Inca Empire in Peru, De Soto acquired wealth and fame as a conquistador.

Detailed explanation-2: -Traveling through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, across the Appalachians, and back to Alabama, de Soto failed to find the gold and silver he desired, but he did seize a valuable collection of pearls at Cofitachequi, in present-day Georgia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hernando de Soto’s expedition of La Florida lasted four years, from 1539-1543. He and his men explored over 4, 000 miles of territory within ten modern U.S. states searching for riches and an ideal location to create a Spanish settlement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Seeking greater glory and riches, de Soto embarked on a major expedition in 1538 to conquer Florida for the Spanish crown. He and his men traveled nearly 4, 000 miles throughout the region that would become the southeastern United States in search of riches, fighting off Native American attacks along the way.

Detailed explanation-5: -The conquistador arrived in the Tampa Bay area, fulfilling the orders of King Charles V. He landed with an army of more than 600 soldiers, nine ships laden with supplies, sophisticated weapons and 220 horses. De Soto’s ultimate goal was to “conquer, populate, and pacify” La Florida.