Question

what effect did hernando de sotos expedition in georgia have on american indians there?
a) it caused a mass migration of american indians from georgia
b) it began a long - term trading relationship with american indians
c) it inspired american indians to join the spanish mission system
d) it brought illnesses that caused american indian population loss

Explanation:

Hernando de Soto's expedition introduced diseases like smallpox. American Indians had no immunity to these new - world diseases. As a result, there was a significant population loss among them. There is no evidence of a mass migration (A) as a direct effect of his expedition. The trading relationship (B) was not a long - term positive one established by his violent expedition. The Spanish mission system (C) was more of a later development and not directly inspired by his expedition.

Answer:

D. it brought illnesses that caused American Indian population loss