The Spanish expedition that conquered Mexico was captained by a shrewd and forceful soldier named
a. Ferdinand Magellan.
b. Hernán Cortés.
c. Francisco Coronado.
d. Francisco Pizarro.
e. Juan Ponce de León.
ANS: B
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