The Panama Canal “The Land Divided…The World United”

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The Panama Canal “The Land Divided…The World United”

What is a canal? An artificial waterway used for trade, shipping, travel and irrigation.An artificial waterway used for trade, shipping, travel and irrigation.

Map of the Canal

Why Build the Canal? Sailing time from NY to San Francisco was cut in half.Sailing time from NY to San Francisco was cut in half. Increased trade opportunities.Increased trade opportunities. New route for navy if neededNew route for navy if needed

Problems Mosquitoes carried yellow fever and malaria.Mosquitoes carried yellow fever and malaria. The land was tough to break through.The land was tough to break through.

Construction George Goethals was the engineer.George Goethals was the engineer. U.S.A. paid rent to Panama for the land.U.S.A. paid rent to Panama for the land. Dams were built.Dams were built.

History of the Canal Big Stick Policy (U.S. intervention in Latin America)Big Stick Policy (U.S. intervention in Latin America) 1903 Panama revolts from Colombia. U.S.A. recognizes independence.1903 Panama revolts from Colombia. U.S.A. recognizes independence. Construction took seven years to complete.Construction took seven years to complete.

TR comes to watch the construction.

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