The canal became known as the Panama Canal . Theodore Roosevelt had a major role in committing the United States to its construction.
Panama Canal
Teddy Roosevelt built the canal.
The United States, under president Teddy Roosevelt built 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.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal. Colombia would not let him. So he encouraged rebels in Panama to revolt against Colombia.
Teddy Roosevelt.
Teddy Roosevelt
no, it was built in the 20th century by the U.S. (Teddy Roosevelt I believe)
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.
President Theodore Roosevelt aided in the building of the Panama Canal. Construction began in 1904 and was completed ten years later.