Which of the following BEST explains Hernando De Soto's primary motivation for exploring the area that became the colony of Georgia? A De Soto hoped to bring Christianity to the American Indians who lived in the area. B De Soto wanted to introduce and establish populations of animals from Europe into the area. O De Soto hoped to discover large quantities of gold rumored to be in the area. C D De Soto wanted to establish plantations in the area to grow cotton that could be exported back to Europe.