Why was Hernando de Soto sent to Florida? a. To be an escort to the Seven cities. b. To explore and search for gold. c. To find the fountain of youth. d. To find Quivira.

b. To explore and search for gold.

Explanation:

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and left Spain along with a large number of men (enough to see nine ships) to explore the west coast of Florida and find wealth for the Spanish crown and himself. The main objective was to find gold, or another precious metal that would provide a great profit for such a long and tiring trip.

De Soto also explored regions elsewhere in America, including South America. Most expeditions had the same objective of seeking wealth.

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.