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He was appointed by the Spanish crown after showing his worth as a high-ranking assistant to the Governor of Hispañola.

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He was searching for gold.

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Q: Why did Ponce de Leon explore Puerto Rico and Florida?
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What lands did ponce de Leon explore?

Ponce de Leon was the first European to set foot in Florida. He established a settlement in Puerto Rico and discovered the Gulf Stream.


Where did ponce de leon go on his journeys?

Ponce De Leon went to Florida Puerto Rico


What were the major accomplishments of Juan Ponce De Leon's life?

Jaun Ponce de Leon was the first European to explore Florida


Who explore discovered Florida?

ponce de leon


What areas did ponce de leon explore?

Florida.


What land did juan ponce de leon explore?

Florida


Where did ponce de leon travel?

Florida and Puerto Rico


Who was first European to explore Florida?

Ponce de Leon


Did anyone explore Florida?

Juan Ponce de Leon


What state did the Spanish explore Ponce De Leon?

Florida


What contry did ponce de leon sail?

Ponce de Leon mostly visited Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and Florida.


What day did ponce de leon explore?

Juan Ponce De Leon discovered Florida which is a kind Flowers in spanish.