Although Shackleton's mission to cross Antarctica by foot failed, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition is hailed as a milestone in expedition history. Why?

A. because Shackleton brought all 27 of his crew members back alive

B. because the crew discovered previously unknown parts of Antarctica

C. because the crew returned with scientific discoveries, such as new species

D. because it prompted other expeditions to explore Antarctica

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Freddy Landry

20 April, 16:27

Although Shackleton's mission to cross Antarctica by foot failed, the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition is hailed as a milestone in expedition history. Why?

A. because Shackleton brought all 27 of his crew members back alive

B. because the crew discovered previously unknown parts of Antarctica

C. because the crew returned with scientific discoveries, such as new species

D. because it prompted other expeditions to explore Antarctica

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Yaritza Friedman · Answer 1

The answer would be D. Although he failed, this failure lead other expeditions to explore Antartica. Even he tried the second time around to try to fulfill his goal however he still failed. After this, many expeditions were organized until after more than 40 years it was achieved by the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition.