Question

1539-1542
1568-1684
1742
which of the following best completes the timeline?
a through a treaty with the creeks, the spanish claim georgia as a colony
b hernando de soto explores the southeast for spain

Explanation:

Hernando de Soto's exploration of the Southeast for Spain took place in 1539 - 1542, fitting the first time - period on the timeline. The other option about the Spanish claiming Georgia through a treaty with the Creeks is not historically accurate for that time - frame.

Answer:

B. Hernando de Soto explores the Southeast for Spain