Which year did Bering's second expedition towards North America begin?
1741
1735
1725
1750
Answer
The second expedition led by Vitus Bering to explore the North Pacific and North America commenced in 1741. Commissioned by the Russian government, this voyage aimed to further investigate the lands and peoples encountered during Bering's earlier expedition, with a specific focus on charting the coastline of Alaska and determining whether Asia and North America were connected.
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