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What was the fate of the Franklin Expedition?

  • All perished

  • All survived

  • Half survived

  • Rescued

Answer

All perished: The Franklin Expedition, led by Sir John Franklin, set out in 1845 to find the Northwest Passage. The ships became trapped in ice, and the crew abandoned them in 1848. They attempted to reach safety on foot, but all perished due to starvation, disease, and exposure.
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