This explorer took Chief Vitachuco and the Lady of Cofitachequi prisoner. He was also the conquistador who found a member of the Narvaez expedition named Juan Ortiz.

NORTH AMERICAN EXPLORATION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Christopher Columbus
B	Hernando de Soto
C	Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
D	John Cabot

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hernando de Soto: This explorer took Chief Vitachuco and the Lady of Cofitachequi prisoner. He was also the conquistador who found a member of the Narvaez expedition named Juan Ortiz. He explored Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1492, Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer and excellent sailor, crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of a shorter trade route to Asia. After more than two months at sea, he landed in the Bahamas in the Caribbean islands.

Detailed explanation-3: -England, France, and the Netherlands sent explorers to chart the coast of North America and establish trade and colonies. They also hoped to discover the Northwest Passage, or direct water route to Asia through the Americas.

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USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

NORTH AMERICAN EXPLORATION