were Spanish explorers who led expeditions into North America during the 16th century. Coronado is best known for his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold in the Southwest, which he did not find. However, he did claim what is now New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas for Spain and helped establish new settlements in those regions. De Soto, on the other hand, explored the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, in search of gold and other riches. He also unsuccessfully searched for a passage to China, and his expedition was marked by battles with Native American tribes and diseases. Despite their different goals and outcomes, both Coronado and De Soto played significant roles in the early exploration and colonization of North America by Europeans.
