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To start saving time and money right away. In addition the quicker it was built the less the people working on the canal would get sick from yellow fever.
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∙ 6y agoPrimarily - to reduce the time taken to travel around south america. Reducing the length of the journey - meant that less fuel is burnt - reducing shipping costs.
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What canal was built when Teddy Roosevelt was president?
Panama Canal
Who built the panama canle first?
Teddy Roosevelt built the canal.
Who built the fist Panama Canal?
The United States, under president Teddy Roosevelt built the Panama Canal.
What president was most responsible for the panama canal?
Theodore Roosevelt (better known as Teddy, or Rough Rider) was the president of the United States when the Panama Canal was being built.
Where is the canal the Teddy Roosevelt wanted built?
The canal became known as the Panama Canal . Theodore Roosevelt had a major role in committing the United States to its construction.
Who was the Panama Canal made by?
Teddy Roosevelt.
What president was in charge of the construction of the panama canal?
Teddy Roosevelt
Is the panama canal one of seven wonders of the ancient world?
no, it was built in the 20th century by the U.S. (Teddy Roosevelt I believe)
If Teddy Roosevelt was not President of the US in 1903 would the Panama canal be built?
It's impossible to answer this type of question. The canal might have been built in Nicaragua instead because of the politics and costs involved.
What president helped build the Panama Canal?
President Theodore Roosevelt aided in the building of the Panama Canal. Construction began in 1904 and was completed ten years later.
What president is responsible for developing of the Panama canal?
Teddy Roosevelt.
What president is closely related to the building of the panama canal?
Teddy Roosevelt
