
Panama Canal Historical Significance
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main economic impacts of the Panama Canal?
It allowed for faster military deployment.
It reduced the cost of building ships.
It increased tourism in Panama.
It boosted the American economy significantly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was John Frank Stevens' main challenge while working on the Panama Canal?
Convincing the French to help.
Building a sea-level canal.
Dealing with the jungle and mudslides.
Finding enough workers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Stevens propose a lock canal instead of a sea-level canal?
It required less engineering expertise.
It was cheaper to build.
It could be completed in less time.
It was more feasible given the terrain.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key reason for the U.S. government to approve the lock canal plan?
It was a French recommendation.
It would save money in the long run.
It was easier to maintain.
It required fewer workers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major engineering challenge in building the Panama Canal?
Creating a tunnel under the canal.
Building a bridge over the canal.
Finding a route through the Andes Mountains.
Constructing the largest earthen dam in history.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who replaced John Frank Stevens as the chief engineer of the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Ferdinand de Lesseps
George Washington Goethals
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy did Goethals use to motivate the workers?
He increased their wages.
He divided them into competitive groups.
He promised them bonuses.
He reduced their working hours.
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