Hernando De Soto explored from Spain seeking gold and fame, fought Native Americans and enslaved them. Jean Ribault built a colony by the shore but needed supplies and was killed in a surprise Spanish attack. Juan Pardo built forts in Spain but was captured by Native Americans defeating Spain again. William Hilton found what is now Hilton Head in South Carolina as England sought land, but many early explorers unfortunately died due to fighting, disease and lack of food until Henry Woodward helped establish peaceful coexistence.