What was the importance of Hernando de Soto's expedition?
A: He found gold
B: He claimed more land for Spain
C: He found a trade route through North America
D: He converted hundreds of Indians to Catholicism
C: He found a trade route through North America
Hernando de Soto's expedition was important because it helped to establish a trade route through North America. His exploration and encounters with Native American tribes paved the way for future European colonization and trade in the region.