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Which of these Spanish explorers saw the most land in what would become the United States?

a. Pizarro
b. Cort㩳
c. De Soto
d. Balboa


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It's C - De Soto.

The others were in Central and South America.

De Soto explored an area that covers about 15 present-day states of the USA.

"De Soto's expedition, with that of Coronado, which was made at the same time, almost spanned the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. They had explored a vast territory in what is now the southern part of the United States, including the area now known as Oklahoma. Though his records were not as complete as those of Coronado, he most surely spent time among the hills and valleys of the country. He had given Spain a claim to the whole interior of North America."