Chapter 4: European Empires in the Americas "A Conquistador's Journey" Introduction      In this chapter, you learned about how the Spanish became the first Europeans to explore extensively what is now the United States. One of those explorers was Hernando de Soto, who trekked through the nation's Southeast region. To learn more about the land he explored, log onto the Internet. Destination Title: Florida History Web site Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the Florida History Web site. In the small map on the left, click on the state of Georgia. Analyze the map of Georgia and scroll down to read the text. Answer the following questions. 1. What was unusual about the land of Yupaha, according to the boy Perico? 2. How did the explorers cross the Chattahoochee River? Why was it so difficult to cross? 3. What two states does this river divide? 4. Imagine you are the recording secretary for an explorer. What types of facts and details do you think would be important to record?