Commander Bird's expedition to the South Pole and celebrations, 1929

In an effort to explore Antarctica, Bird and his crew established a base called Little America. They conducted scientific studies and, on November 29, 1929, became the first to fly over the South Pole. During their expedition, they discovered two uncharted Antarctic mountain ranges. The successful mission was celebrated by Bird's crew and Americans nationwide, marking Bird as a prominent American explorer.

What was the primary goal of Bird and his crew's expedition to Antarctica?

• To establish a permanent settlement

• To study unexplored regions

• To find new trade routes

• To mine for resources

What was the name given to the base camp set up by Bird and his crew?

• Polar Station

• Little America

• Antarctic Base

• New America

On what date did Bird and his companions make their historic flight over the South Pole?

• December 1st, 1929

• November 29th, 1929

• January 15th, 1930

• October 20th, 1929

What significant geographical features did Bird and his team discover during their flight?

• A new ocean

• Two uncharted mountain ranges

• A hidden valley

• A large desert

How did Americans react to Bird's successful expedition?

• They ignored it

• They were indifferent

• They criticized it

• They celebrated it