Question

which explorer sought wealth but found the mississippi river? hernando de soto juan ponce de león francisco vázquez de coronado why did the spanish establish missions in the 1500s? to serve as military bases for fighting the american indians to help american indians practice their own religions to gain loyal subjects and converts to christianity

Explanation:

1. Hernando de Soto was the explorer who sought wealth but found the Mississippi River. He led an expedition in the 16th - century in search of gold and other riches.
2. In the 1500s, the Spanish established missions mainly to gain loyal subjects and convert Native Americans to Christianity as part of their colonial and religious - expansion efforts.

Answer:

1. Hernando de Soto
2. To gain loyal subjects and converts to Christianity