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Content: hostile natives, lost a lot of men, ran low on food
what were Hernando De Soto's achievements or failures? he was the first european to see and cross the Mississippi River, explored the southeastern U.S., did NOT find gold
what native tribes did Henry De Soto encounter? cherokee, seminole, choctaw. De Soto treated them poorly - enslaved many, battled many tribes and killed them
did Hernando De Soto and his men adapt? no, he died and his crew returned home to Spain. his crew dumped his body in the Mississippi River
what country sponsored Christopher Columbus? spain
what areas did Christopher Columbus explore? Bahamas, Carribbean Islands
what was Christopher Columbus's Goal? find water route to Asia for gold, spices
what obstacles did Christopher Columbus face? the unknown was the biggest.