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How did Hernando de Soto exploration help his country?
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.
Did DeSoto claim us land for Spain?
De Soto’s men were both the first and nearly the last Europeans to witness the villages and civilization of the Mississippian culture. De Soto’s expedition led the Spanish crown to reconsider Spain’s attitude toward the colonies north of Mexico. He claimed large parts of North America for Spain.
How do you think American Indians viewed European exploration?
During the colonial period, Native Americans had a complicated relationship with European settlers. They resisted the efforts of the Europeans to gain more of their land and control through both warfare and diplomacy. The English won the war, and claimed all of the land east of the Mississippi River.
What did Hernando de Soto discover in North America?
Hernando de Soto’s expedition was one of the most elaborate efforts made by the Spanish to explore the interior of North America. De Soto’s and his men were the first to thoroughly explore most of the southern half of the modern United States. He is credited as being the first European to discover and cross the great Mississippi River.
How old was Hernando de Soto when he went to Peru?
De Soto was 39 years of age and had had a successful career in the King’s military. He had first served in Panama and later went to Peru with Pizarro. Cabeza de Vaca returned to Spain shortly after de Soto was selected and de Soto wanted Cabeza de Vaca to be part of his expedition.
Why did Hernando de Soto want Cabeza de Vaca?
De Soto asked Cabeza de Vaca to join his expedition. Cabeza de Vaca wanted to lead his own expedition that would bring the natives of the Americas into the Spanish empire and convert them to Christianity. Cabeza de Vaca knew that only if he were a command with the natives be treated with fairness and humanity.
Why did Juan de Soto go to Florida?
Believing he could replicate the financial successes of his countrymen in Peru and Mexico, De Soto “secured permission” in 1539, writes historian William S. Powell, to conquer La Florida (the name for present-day southeastern United States) and establish his own domain.