Panama Canal Review P

Why did Roosevelt say we needed to build the Canal?

• He wanted to take over China

• He wanted a "two ocean Navy"

• The people of Panama attacked Americans

How much money did America pay for the land that was used to build the canal?

• 100 million

• 1,000 dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 1 Billion dollars

The Panama Canal was built to create a ________.

• shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• new trade route to Europe

• military base in Panama

• tourist attraction

The Panama Canal used a system of _______ to raise the ships going through the canal.

• Elevators

• Locks

• Stairs

What was the medal given to the workers made from?

• Gold

• Iron

• French construction equipment

• Copper

Why was Roosevelt's visit to the canal special?

• He had dinner with the workers

• He brought his wife

• It was the first time the President left the United States while serving in the office

• Option 4

In what year did Roosevelt visit the canal?

• 1806

• 1836

• 1889

• 1906

Which war starting led to the opening of the Panama Canal to be put in the back of the newspapers?

• The Civil War

• World War II

• World War I

Roosevelt's visit was special because it was the first time the President ______ while serving in the office.

• left the United States

• had dinner with the workers

• brought his wife

Which explorer gets credit for discovering Panama?

• Hudson

• Columbus

• Washington

• Dias