The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition

What was the primary goal of the Franklin Expedition?

• To conduct scientific research

• To establish a new colony

• To find the Northwest Passage

• To map the Arctic region

What prompted the English government to launch a search party for the Franklin Expedition?

• A sudden change in weather conditions

• Reports from other explorers

• Pressure from Franklin's wife

• A distress signal from the ships

What significant clue was found that indicated the fate of Franklin and some of his crew?

• A detailed map of their route

• A note declaring Franklin and 23 others dead

• A journal with daily entries

• A photograph of the crew

Who provided additional information about the fate of the Franklin Expedition?

• A rival expedition

• A team of Canadian researchers

• Local Inuit families

• A group of lost sailors

When were the wrecks of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror discovered?

• In the late 1800s

• In the early 1900s

• In 2014 and 2016

• In 2000 and 2002