Question

While exploring the Americas, Hernando de Soto discovered
the Mississippi River.
B.
the isthmus of Panama.
C.
the St. Lawrence River valley.
D.
the South American continent.

Answer 1

Answer:

The right choice is:

A. The Mississippi River.

Explanation:

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador and adventurer who arrived in the New World to make his fortune. He made a big business with the slave trade in Central America, supported the Pizarro´s expedition to Peru. In 1538, he went to North America heading troops to attempt to conquer Florida and explore. In 1541, De Soto made it to the bank of the Mississippi River, the first European to see it.