Was there any consequences in Hernando de sotos exploration?

Hernando de Soto's exploration had significant consequences, particularly for Indigenous populations in North America. His expeditions led to the spread of diseases that devastated Native American communities, as they had no immunity to European illnesses. Additionally, de Soto's encounters often resulted in violent confrontations, further displacing and decimating native populations. The exploration also paved the way for increased Spanish colonization in the region, altering the cultural and political landscape of the Southeast.