US.21: The Panama Canal

What was one major outcome of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The discovery of America

• The end of World War I

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

What did the Panama Canal connect?

• The Indian and Arctic Oceans

• The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• The Mediterranean and Red Seas

• The Black and Caspian Seas

What was the strategic significance of the Panama Canal for the United States?

• It was a major tourist attraction

• It connected the U.S. to Europe

• It solidified the U.S. as a global superpower

• It was a source of fresh water.

What was the cost of constructing the Panama Canal for the U.S.?

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $375 million

• $500 million

What challenges did workers face during the construction of the Panama Canal?

• Snowstorms

• Disease outbreaks

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

Which branch of the U.S. military was involved in the construction of the Panama Canal?

• Navy

• Air Force

• Army

• Marines

What was the equivalent cost of the Panama Canal in today's money?

• Over $1 billion

• Over $5 billion

• Over $10 billion

• Over $20 billion

Which region's economic power was particularly impacted by the Panama Canal?

• Europe

• Asia

• Caribbean and Latin America

• Africa

What was the main reason for the U.S. to build the Panama Canal?

• To promote tourism

• To expand its global influence

• To find new trade routes

• To establish a military base.

What was one of the major successes of the Panama Canal for American imperialism?

• It reduced the distance between New York and San Francisco by 5,000 miles.

• It solidified the United States' position as an emerging global superpower.

• It increased the cost of shipping goods.

• It decreased American influence in Central America.