Which explorer was the first to lead Europeans into South Carolina?
A. Christopher Columbus
B. Fransisco Gordillo
C. Jean Ribault
D. Giovanni Da Verrazano
B. Fransisco Gordillo
The correct answer is B. Francisco Gordillo.
Here are the steps taken by Francisco Gordillo as the first explorer to lead Europeans into South Carolina:
1. In 1521, Gordillo, a Spanish explorer, set sail from Hispaniola (now the Dominican Republic) with a small expedition.
2. He traveled along the Atlantic coast of North America, exploring and searching for new territories.
3. In 1521 or 1522, Gordillo reached present-day South Carolina and became the first European to lead an expedition into the region.
4. He encountered Native American tribes in the area, likely interacting with the local indigenous population and possibly establishing brief contact or trade.
5. While Gordillo's voyage into South Carolina was relatively short, it marked the first known European exploration of the area and laid the foundation for future European interactions and colonization in the region.