Title: Hernando de Soto's American Expedition - SciHi BlogSciHi Blog
Headings: Hernando de Soto’s American Expedition
Hernando de Soto’s American Expedition
Hernando de Soto’s First Expedition
Arriving in Florida
Failing to Find Any Gold
The Mississippi River
The Expedition Failed
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Tabea Tietz

Content: Arriving in Florida
After returning to Spain, Hernando de Soto and his activities in Peru were well known and his reputation grew. Only a few years later, the explorer had another crew with two ships together, leaving for North America. De Soto arrived at present day Brandeton, Florida along with 620 men and 220 horses. The conquistador and explorer brought mostly priests, farmers, engineers, merchants, and soldiers. The expedition made their way along Florida’s west coast up north, facing several issues with natives. After hearing about gold findings they turned towards north-east, present day Georgia continuing towards South Carolina. Failing to Find Any Gold
Failing to find any gold, the expedition stopped for about a month in North Carolina and continued along the Tennessee River and then headed to the Gulf of Mexico. On their way, the Spanish were again encountered by natives and lost hundreds in a cruel battle, killing thousands of hostile warriors. The battle became known as one of the most cruel and the bloodiest in history of North America. The Mississippi River
To keep the battle secret, de Soto sent his troops into Mississippi, reaching Mississippi River in 1541.