Hernando de Soto's expedition traveled across Texas and other parts of the Americas to — take land from France
settle new territories
find gold for Spain
convert native people to Islam

Find gold for Spain

Explanation:

Hernando de Soto's expedition traveled across Texas and other parts of the Americas in order to find gold for the Spain to boost the economy of the country. He conquered Florida in 1538 for the Spain in order to take control of the region and search gold for the country. He and his men traveled about 4,000 miles throughout the region in order to search the gold for their country.

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