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Why did Teddy Roosevelt feel that a canal in Panama was vital to the United States?
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∙ 6y ago
Theodore Roosevelt believed that the construction of the Panama Canal would bring shipping between the east and west coasts of the United States closer. Since the US owned Panama at the time, it was considered the best place to build it.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoRoosevelt thought it was crucial because it would help with the trading and people didn't have to go all the way around Cape Horn!
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∙ 6y agoThe Panama Canal offered a faster route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean across Panama which would save many people a lot of time and distance.
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∙ 12y agoSo that the trade route by boat was quicker than going all the way around South America to get to the other side of America to ship goods.
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∙ 11y agoto make traveling faster and easier
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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.
Who built the fist Panama Canal?
The United States, under president Teddy Roosevelt built the Panama Canal.
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.
When was teddy pres?
Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th president of the united states.
Who was the Panama Canal made by?
Teddy Roosevelt.
What president was in charge of the construction of the panama canal?
Teddy Roosevelt
How did Teddy Roosevelt get the United States involved in international politics?
One way Theodore Roosevelt increased the American involvement in world affairs was by negotiating the building of the Panama Canal. He also helped to negotiate peace between Russia and Japan.
Which President of the United States was formerly a Police Officer?
Teddy Roosevelt
Who was president when you began construction of the Panama Canal?
The construction of the Panama Canal began in 1880; Rutherford Hayes was president at the time; however it began as a French project with no direct involvement by the United States. This plan was abandoned in 1898 due to the high death rate of the workers from tropical diseases. Theodore Roosevelt was President when the United States took over the Panama Canal Construction program in 1903. teddyroseivelt
What president is responsible for developing of the Panama canal?
Teddy Roosevelt.
What canal was built when Teddy Roosevelt was president?
Panama Canal
Did Teddy Roosevelt funded a route through Panama?
yes
