because it was known for the "land of gold" and he wanted gold
The Spanish were in charge of Florida when Hernando de Soto explored there.
De Soto discovered the Mississippi River and explored Florida.
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Hernando de Soto did not sail for any countries at allHernando de Soto sailed for Florida,He only explored what is now known asThe United States.He was an All-American ExplorerHe discovered the Mississippi River,And was buried thereDe Soto sailed to North America, and was from Spain. He landed in Florida.
Hernando de Soto did not conquer the Incas even though he participated in it.
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Hernando DE Soto was NOT from Florida he was from Spain
Coronado explored the southwestern US, while de Soto explored the southeastern US.
In 1513 Ponce de Leon set foot in Florida as a Spanish explorer. In 1539, Hernando de Soto arrived in search of gold and silver.
Hernando de Soto took a large expedition into the region north of Florida. De Soto's expedition explored parts of what are today are North Carloina, Tenessee, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas.
Hernando De Soto explored because he was attracted to gold
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