By Jesus,Leonardo,and Nayely 11-18-13 Mrs.Vigness Hernando De Soto! North American Explorer…………….. By Jesus,Leonardo,and Nayely 11-18-13 Mrs.Vigness

Introduction All of his years of exploration were 1514-1539 .He was born in Spain. .The country that funded his exploration was Spain. .King Charles 1 of Spain authorized him to conquer ,the Region , South Eastern , United States .His goal was to be the first to find the Mississippi river. Also to become a car maker

Exploration He found a whole bunch of gold during the Inca conquest and he was still exploring! He also conquered the Inca empire. He also conquered Florida and was named govoner of Cuba in 1537 .One of the consequences was he died in the river banks near the Mississippi river, and he died of a fever. He also didn’t get to live the life of a car maker

Maps of exploration This is the map he explored. .He explored Florida ,Louisiana ,and Georgia, he also explored Arkansas.

Conclusion and reflection He was the first European to find the Mississippi River. .He was also the first European to explore Florida and the southeastern U.S .When he was a boy he dreamed of building his own automobile. Even though he didn’t fulfill his dream the design that was drawn were found and later used for a model , for De Soto auto mobile. Hernando De Soto was in the hall of fame in Genoa ,Italy

Extra information Died: May 21 ,1542 .Born:1500 .He lived 42 years .He didn’t find new treasure in his new territory. De Soto was an adventurer when he was small. He believed that there were hidden cities that had a lot of gold and silver. .this was the car he wanted to build

Bibliography http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/time