Question

use the map to identify the correct conquistador to the number. ponce de leon choose hernando cortes choose hernando de soto choose francisco coronado choose

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the exploration routes of each conquistador:

• Ponce de Leon: Explored Florida (route D, as it connects to Florida and the Caribbean).
• Hernando Cortes: Conquered Mexico (route C, focusing on Mexico).
• Hernando de Soto: Explored the southeastern US (route A, inland in the southeast).
• Francisco Coronado: Explored the southwestern US (route B, inland in the southwest).

Answer:

• Ponce de Leon: D
• Hernando Cortes: C
• Hernando de Soto: A
• Francisco Coronado: B