De Soto in the Southeast
What was De Soto looking for on his exploration through the Southeast?
He was looking for gold & glory.
What were the Spanish's goals in the new world?
Three G's- God (spread Christianity- aka missions) Find Gold, and Gain more glory for the Spanish empire.
What was one of the most harmful effects of De Soto's exploration?
The spread of disease.
What did the spread of disease result in?
Massive population loss and Native communities becoming weaker.
Where did Spain mainly establish their Catholic missions?
Along GA's barrier islands.
Was De Soto's exploration successful or non-successful?
De Soto's exploration wasn't really successful. They spread many diseases and forced people's religion. They also had many intended and unintended consequences.