Question

What did Coronado report to the Spanish king about his expedition?

A. He wrote that Zuni Pueblo settlers welcomed him warmly.
B. He wrote that seeing the Grand Canyon and the Palo Duro Canyon were the highlights of the trip.
C. He wrote that Spain should keep searching for gold throughout its empire.
D. He wrote that he had found a lot of good soil for farming, but no gold.

Answer 1

Coronado reported to the Spanish king that his expedition did not find the promised gold, leading to his bankruptcy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado reported to the Spanish king about his expedition that, although they explored a significant amount of territory, including present-day New Mexico, they did not find the fabled cities of gold. Instead, the expedition led Coronado into bankruptcy due to the costs associated with the extensive search, which yielded no precious metals. The Spanish conquest for gold and wealth during the period inspired numerous expeditions, but Coronado's journey is notably famous for its lack of economic success despite the vastness of lands explored.