Cabeza de vaca's la relacion is an example of an historical record. what is the purpose of this record? a. to promote the benefits of exploration b. to convince the king to support further exploration c. to serve as an expedition report for the king d. to confirm the belief that the indigenous people were cruel

The correct option is A.
Cabeza de Vaca's La Relacion is an historical record of the feats accomplished by Cabeza de Vaca, who was a Spanish explorer. In his lifetime, the man traveled across the US southwest during a period of eight years. His was the first expedition to cross the North American Mainland from the gulf coast of Florida  and across to Mexico.