Hernando DeSoto

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10 questions
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Where was Hernando DeSoto from?

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What was Hernando DeSoto's "job"?

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What were the three reasons for DeSoto's trip to North America?

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One of DeSoto's goals was to "conquer" the hostile Indians. Based on his choice of words, what do you think he wanted to do?

3

Which of the following were examples of "hostile behavior" displayed by DeSoto's army toward the Mississippian Indians? Pick ALL that apply.

3

Which items did DeSoto's men first introduce to the Mississipppian culture? Pick ALL that apply.

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The Europeans spread disease to the Mississippian Indians on purpose.

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Why were so many of GA's Mississippian Indians affected by diseases after the Europeans arrived?

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Which statement below BEST explains the most important LONG TERM impact of DeSoto's journey through GA?

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Those few Indians who survived, later banded together and eventually are believed to have formed which tribes?