Contrary to Popular Myth About His Search for the Fountain

question 59

Multiple Choice

Contrary to popular myth about his search for the fountain of youth, Juan Ponce de León came to Florida in search of​

• A)Protestant settlements he sought to destroy.
• B)shipwrecked Spaniards.
• C)native groups he wanted to convert to Christianity.
• D)gold and slaves.
• E)None of these are correct.

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