A Desperate Trek Across America

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how many men were left when the expedition launched their improvised rafts?

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250 men

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why was traveling by raft difficult?

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None of the survivors knew how to navigate in the open seas. They were also weak from starvation.

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In what way did Cabeza De vaca and other survivors cope with native North America?

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the explorers had to learn half a dozen native languages

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What does Cabeza De Vaca do after returning to Spain? Options: He retires, he pushes for better treatment of Native Americans, He writes a report glorifying his achievement.

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he pushes for better treatment of Native Americans

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What was the explorer's purpose of exploring the new land and how did he feel at the end of his colonization?

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to find gold. He felt that he needs to be humane with the colonized countries.