How did Hernando de Soto exploration help his country?

How did Hernando de Soto exploration help his country? 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. How did Hernando de Soto influence American history? Hernando de Soto is more known for being … Continue reading How did Hernando de Soto exploration help his country?