Question

which region is not correctly matched with the person who explored or conquered it?
western south america - ponce de león
southeastern united states - hernando de soto
southwestern united states - francisco vasquez de coronado
mesoamerica - hernando cortés

Explanation:

Ponce de León explored Florida in the southeastern United States, not western South America. Hernando de Soto explored the southeastern United States, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored the southwestern United States, and Hernando Cortés explored Mesoamerica, all of which are correctly - matched.

Answer:

A. western South America - Ponce de León