The Travels of Hernando De Soto

Describe the travels of De Soto in Arkansas, why did he come? What peoples did he contact? Give his route (approximately). Did he achieve his goals, what happened to him and his expedition?
Hernando Desoto was a Spanish conqueror who traveled to many places including Arkansas in order to hopefully find wealth and to colonize the area. He had contact with many people during his expedition including the Cayas, the Tulla, the Parkin and Quapaw Indians just to name a few. …