As a result of the success of several Indian groups in turning back European invasions in the late 16^th century, ________________ and his men were sidetracked on several of their excursions, often becoming hopelessly lost.

A) de Soto
B) de las Casas
C) Diaz
D) Verrazzano

Indian Groups

Indian groups typically refer to the various indigenous peoples and cultures native to the Indian subcontinent, or alternatively, indigenous peoples of the Americas before European colonization.

European Invasions

Refers to various military and colonial campaigns by European powers, often during the Age of Discovery, to conquer and colonize territories outside of Europe.