How did hernando de soto impact the american indian groups he encountered? they were able to become a greater part of the european society. they gained wealth by de soto and his men. they suffered a decrease in their population. they learned skills to rule themselves.

There was an extremely negative effect from him, because he and his men went through there villages demanding gold and food. They carried guns and killed many of the indians, so I believe the answer to your question would be C, because it is closest to anything that happened.