Question

Which of the following DID NOT happen because of Hernando de Soto?

A) European diseases were spread to the Mississippians, causing many tribes to die
out.
B) St. Augustine was established as the first permanent English colony.
C) His group of Spanish soldiers was one of the first to explore the Southeast.
D) He killed thousands of natives in his search for gold.

Answer 1

St. Augustine was established as the first permanent English colony that did not happen because of Hernando de Soto; this is incorrect as St. Augustine was founded by the Spanish. (option B)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hernando de Soto did not contribute to the establishment of St. Augustine as the first permanent English colony; this event was associated with Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565. De Soto, a Spanish conquistador, explored the Southeastern United States in the 16th century. While he played a role in introducing European diseases to Native American populations (Option A), and his group was among the first to explore the Southeast (Option C), there is no historical evidence supporting the claim that he directly caused the establishment of St. Augustine or engaged in mass killings of natives in search of gold (Option D).

Option B is the correct answer as it does not align with the historical actions of Hernando de Soto.