Spanish Explorer Hernando de Soto
Park Ranger Dan Stephens talks about the May 1539 landing of Spaniard Hernando de Soto at Tampa Bay, FL. ** This clip is part of C-SPAN Classroom's FREE resources for teachers and students. Visit www.c-spanclassroom.org for more info. **
Description
Park Ranger Dan Stephens talks about the May 1539 landing of Spaniard Hernando de Soto at Tampa Bay, Florida
Bell Ringer Assignment
- When did Hernando De Soto travel to Florida?
- Explain how he traveled here and what he brought with him.
- List the three things De Soto was searching for and explain why he was seeking them.
- How did he and his army treat Native Americans? What were the results of these encounters?
- Explain what occurred at the Battle of Mabila.
- Describe the events that followed the battle.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Battle Of Mabila
- Caravel
- Conquistador
- Galleon
- Gulf Of Mexico
- Inca People
- Manatee River
- Tampa Bay