Question

question 5
who was the first spaniard to step foot into florida in what is now the united states?
○ a hernando cortes
○ b moctezuma
○ c francisco coronado
○ d juan ponce de leon

Explanation:

To determine the first Spaniard to step foot in Florida (in what is now the US), we analyze the options:

• Option a: Hernando Cortés was involved in the conquest of the Aztec Empire, not Florida exploration.
• Option b: Moctezuma was an Aztec emperor, not a Spanish explorer.
• Option c: Francisco Coronado explored the American Southwest, not Florida.
• Option d: Juan Ponce de León is known for being the first Spaniard to explore Florida, seeking the Fountain of Youth.

Answer:

d. Juan Ponce de León