Panama Canal

1903- The 48 mile international waterway allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, saving about 8,000 miles. ¨Expansion of World trade. 

• Platt Amendment 

• Monroe Doctrine 

• Boxer Rebellion 

• Panama Canal 

Which country tried and failed to build the Panama Canal?

• France

• Great Britiain

• China

• Mexico

What two bodies of water does the Panama Canal connect?

• Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea

• Atlantic Ocean & Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean & Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean & Arctic Ocean

Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?

• to reduce travel time

• to speed up trade

• to protect from invaders

• for fishing

Panama Canal

• Transportation barrier

• Transportation corridor

Why was the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory

• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other

• It increased he Canada's military capability.

• It was a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

What did the opening of the Panama Canal accomplish?

• it brought about an end to World War I.

• It divided North America from South America.

• It created a new route for trade between nations.

• It marked the beginning of a new period of industrialization.

Panama took control of the Panama Canal in ​ (a)   .

• 1999

• 1965

• 1980

• 1900

What impact does the Panama Canal have on Latin America?

The Panama Canal was built to provide the U.S. with a faster and cheaper transportation route. Where is the Panama Canal located on the map?