What did hernando de soto try to find when he explored north america? a. the fountain of youth b. the holy grail c. a city of gold d. a city of upon a hill

The answer is C. A city of gold

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

during world war ii