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¡Informacion Importante! (Important Information!) Correct Cricket Incorrect Hernando de Soto was born in 1501 in Extremadura, Spain. He was a conquistador that became famous from the expedition of Francisco Pizarro. De Soto joined many expeditions including one to Panama in 1519, one to Colombia in 1522, one to Nicaragua in 1523, one to Peru in 1526, and one to Florida and the Mississippi River in 1539. He wanted to go to North America in search for treasure, the Fountain of Youth, and to conquer new lands. He went and came back with riches, furs, food and weaponry, which might have led to some of the unsuccessful things. He didn’t succeed in finding the Fountain of Youth, he ended up in Natives’ territories, and probably ended up having to face pirates. He did succeed in finding and conquering parts of Florida and exploring the Mississippi River. He died while he was in Louisiana from fever. He died on the Mississippi River when he was 41 years old (in 1542).

Map of his Voyages (Fill in the Map) 1523 1539 1519 1526 1522

Correct Answers 1539-FL 1523-Nicaragua 1519-Panama 1526-Peru 1522 Colombia

Fun Facts He was married to Isabel de Bobadilla, daughter of Dávila. He was the governor of Cuba. He was in the army as a teenager. His parents wanted him to be a lawyer. He was given permission by the Spanish monarchies to conquer Florida, Ecuador, and some of the Amazon River. On September 29, 1513 he claimed the Pacific for Spain. He gained a great amount of pearls from the Cofitachequi Queen

Answer Key Where did he sail to? He sailed to Panama, Florida, Peru, and more of South, North and Central America. Where did he mainly want to go? North America. Why did de Soto go to North America? He wanted to find treasure, find and claim land, and find the famous Fountain of Youth. In what ways was he unsuccessful? He didn’t find that much treasure, he had to fight natives from northern Florida, he didn’t find the fountain of youth. and might have faced pirates. What valuables did de Soto have on his ship that pirates might want? He had riches, food, furs, and weaponry. What was his main accomplishment? He conquered parts of Florida and found the Mississippi River. How did he differ from other explorers? He was the first European to see the Mississippi River, and he became a leader (governor) in a land in the new world that was claimed.