Hernando de Soto and his soldiers often treated Native Americans harshly during the Spanish quest for

Hernando de Soto and his soldiers often treated Native Americans harshly during the Spanish quest for

food and drink

fame and power

gold and silver

rivers and trials

The correct answer is gold and silver. Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer who led an expedition in search of gold and silver in the Americas. He and his soldiers often mistreated and oppressed Native Americans in their pursuit of wealth.