Panama Canal Flashcards

1

Why was the US more successful than France at constructing the Panama Canal?

2

What was the terrain of Panama like?

3

What was one of Teddy Roosevelt's famous quotes?

4

How many workers died when the US was constructing the canal?

5

What were some things Teddy Roosevelt did as president?

6

What country was the first to attempt to dig the Panama Canal

7

What two bodies of water did the Panama Canal connect?

8

What country ruled over Panama just before it became independent?

9

What year did the US complete the Panama Canal?

10

Who was the US president during the construction of the Panama Canal?

11

When did the US begin construction on the Panama Canal?

12

20,000+ French workers died during construction. What was the cause of the majority of their deaths?

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