What was the primary focus of the Franklin Expedition?
Scientific observations
Military conquest
Trade routes
Colonization
Answer
Scientific observations were the primary focus of the Franklin Expedition. Led by Sir John Franklin, the expedition set out in 1845 to explore the Northwest Passage, a potential shipping route through the Arctic. However, the expedition became trapped in ice and all 129 crew members perished. Despite the tragic outcome, the expedition made significant scientific contributions, including observations on weather, magnetism, and natural history.
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