Which sailing route yielded a small cache of gold and initiated the expedition of Hernán Cortés to Mexico?
A) Along the coast of Veracruz
B) Along the coast of Ixtapa
C) Along the coast of Yucatán
D) Along the coast of Tampico

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The sailing route along the coast of Yucatán yielded a small cache of gold, which caught the attention of Hernán Cortés and led to his expedition to Mexico. This discovery sparked his interest in exploring further and ultimately led to the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Which Sailing Route Yielded a Small Cache of Gold and Initiated