The Panama Canal

When did the construction of the Panama Canal start?

• 1880

• 1881

• 1882

• 1883

Why did they want to build a canal in Panama?

• Because of it’s geographic location.

• Because of the Suez Canal.

• Because they were bored.

• Because the French are smart.

What problems did the french face?

• Climate

• Disease

• Food

• Equipment

Why did they ultimately fail?

• Because of disease.

• Because of equipment.

• Because of climate.

• Because of financial problems.

To whom did the French sell the canal?

• To Panama.

• To Colombia.

• To the US.

• They didn’t.

Through what treaty did the French sell the canal?

• Hay-Herran Treaty

• Torrijos-Carter Treaty

• Avila-Reyes Treaty

• Corral-Zelada Treaty

The US helped Panama gain independence

• True

• False

When did construction of the Panama Canal end?

• 1912

• 1912

• 1913

• 1914

Through what treaty did Panama aquire the canal?

• Hay-Herran Treaty

• Torrijos-Carter Treaty.

• Tirrojis-Certar Treaty.

• Reyes-Avila Treaty.

Who currently has the Panama Canal?