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Panama Canal
A ship canal crossing the Isthmus of Panama in the Canal Zone and connecting the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean.
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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.
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Why couldn't the Panama Canal be built at sea level?
The amount of earth required to be moved was prohibitive even by today's engineering standards. The creation of Lake Gatun and a lock system was seen as both faster and cheaper.
What was the outcome of building the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal was predicted to become a strategic center of the most vital importance, and Roosevelt agreed to its creation. The idea of The Panama Canal first came from France, to build the Suez Canal in 1869. In order to get from one place to another people used to go down south on the Atlantic Ocean. Then they would turn and go north, passing Brazil and Ecuador. Finally, they arrive at San Francisco. This trip would take a very long time, so it was decided to make a canal through panama. == ==
How many jobs did the panama canal create?
Over 45,000 men who were recruited and brought to the Isthmus under contract to help build the Panama Canal.
Who was involved with the Panama Canal?
Most countries understood the economic benefits of the canal. The French attempted to build it, but were unable to continue the financing and effort. The US took control of the project and finished it.
The prime mover on this project was US President Theodore Roosevelt.
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For the second, successful attempt. The first failed because it proved too difficult and costly to excavate a sea-level cut through the high ridge of the isthmus.
Why would the builders choose a flat spot to build a canal?
It would be less work to build and water doesn't flow uphill.
What US president signed the treaty to give the canal back to Panama?
On 7 September 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed the Torrijos-Carter Treaty, which set in motion the process of handing over the canal to Panamanian control. The treaty came into force on 31 December 1999, since then the canal has been run by the Panama Canal Authority or the Autoridad de Canal de Panama
Name the two cities on the end of the panama canal?
Balboa and Colon are two cities in Panama besides Panama City
What does the Panama Canal look like?
a straight man-made river, with straight sides. sometimes canals have lochs which help the boats go up and down hills. before lorries were used to transport goods, canals were used alot and some are still used for transportation now. also some people live on houseboats in canals :)
How did US get rights to build panama canal?
A good question. The country of Panama had been part of the nation of Colombia. The United States brought great pressure to bear on Colombia to grant independence to Panama, at the same time negotiating with Panamanian entities for rights to build the canal. Given these factors, it's reasonable to say that Panama granted the US a long-term lease to build, operate, maintain and control the Panama Canal as a quid pro quo for its independence.
Who build the Panama Canal and why did they do it?
The reason the canal was built was to make a trip from the Atlantic to Pacific quicker than going around the bottom of South America. This was mainly because of trade. The idea to build the canal came from french designer Ferdinand de Lesseps. This man built the SSuez canal. His attempt soon failed because his workers started dying of malaria and exhaustion. America stepped up under the command of president Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt soon started planning the build of how the 50 mile long canal would be formed in 1905. He finally finished building this major improvement for ships in August of 1914.
How would you get to new york from portland with out the panama canal?
To get from New York to Portland, Oregon by water you could go south and then west through the Straits of Magellan. Alternatively, you could go east around the globe until you reached Portland.
Some of the obstacles of building the panama canal were diseases like malaria and yellow fever that were spread by musquitos, mud slides, and explosions. They overcame the obstacles with hard work, and careful planning by John Stevens, chief engineer, and Col. George W. Goethals, the administrator. For more information go to http://nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/cur/Baker_00/baker_1800_soc/baker_jw_p1/canal_page.htm
Who gave the United states control of the panama canal zone?
because if a fleet was damaged in the pacific ocean then we have our military bases back then were on the west side of north america, so then with out it they would have to go all the way at the bottom om sout america, makeing it extremly dangerouse, and took a way longer time.
What cities are located near the path of the panama canal?
Colon, cristobal, Gatun Locks, Gailliard Cut, Pedro Miguel Locks, Balboa, Miraflores Locks, Fort Amador, Panama city
When did construction of the Panama Canal begin?
The first attempt began in the 1880s, but it was a disaster. The second attempt, this time successful, began in 1904.
The actual concept of a Panama canal stretches back hundreds of years.
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Why did Americans want the Isthmus Canal constructed so quickly?
They were worried about the deaths by malaria that delays would cause.
Also it cost more to take longer. (time is money)
The ten mile strip of land where the panama canal was built was rented to the United states for?
The ten mile strip of land where the Panama Canal was built was rented to the United states for almost 100 years. It was called the United States Canal Zone.
