Question

name the explorer who discovered the mississippi and explored the southeastern united states.
hernando de soto
hernando cortes
amerigo vespucci
francisco vasquez de coronado

Explanation:

• Hernando de Soto: He led an expedition that discovered the Mississippi River and explored parts of the southeastern United States.
• Hernando Cortes: Known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico.
• Amerigo Vespucci: His voyages contributed to the understanding that the Americas were a new continent (the term "America" is derived from his name).
• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: Explored parts of the southwestern United States.

Answer:

Hernando de Soto