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The De Soto & Moscoso Expedition

The De Soto & Moscoso Expedition. In 1542 Hernando De Soto sets off from Florida to the interior of the deep south looking for lands of great Indian wealth. Moscoso takes over. De Soto dies near the MIssissippi River and Moscoso takes charge of the expedition. The road traveled.

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The De Soto & Moscoso Expedition

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  1. The De Soto & Moscoso Expedition In 1542 Hernando De Soto sets off from Florida to the interior of the deep south looking for lands of great Indian wealth.

  2. Moscoso takes over • De Soto dies near the MIssissippi River and Moscoso takes charge of the expedition.

  3. The road traveled

  4. East Texas and the Caddo Indians • Moscoso and his men attempt to reach Mexico City via a land route. • They cross into East Texas meeting the Caddo Indians, who welcome them by saying “Tay-yas, Tay-yas” which means friend. • This is where we get the word Tejas… or Texas.

  5. The Return to Mexico • Moscoso and his men tired of traversing the Texas landscape, return to the Mississippi River and build boats to try and sail back instead. • The historical significance of the Moscoso adventure was similar to Coronados. NO Indian wealth found in Texas, so Spain pulls back from Texas.

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