The Panama Canal

What was the result of the U.S. support for Panama's independence from Columbia?

• Panama remained a part of Columbia.

• Panama became an independent country.

• The U.S. lost interest in the canal project.

• Columbia declared war on the United States.

Answer explanation

The U.S. supported Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903, leading to Panama becoming an independent country. This was crucial for the U.S. to secure control over the construction of the Panama Canal.

How did Roosevelt's actions in Panama reflect his "Big Stick Diplomacy"?

• He used peaceful negotiations to resolve the issue.

• He used military force to intimidate Columbia.

• He sought help from the United Nations.

• He ignored the situation entirely.

Answer explanation

Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy" emphasized using military force as a means of achieving foreign policy goals. In Panama, he intimidated Colombia to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal, demonstrating this approach.

Who did Roosevelt put in charge of building the Panama Canal after two of America's best engineers gave up?

• William Howard Taft

• John F Stevens

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

• Major George Goethals

Who was the President United states at the time of the building of the Panama Canal?

• Donald Trump

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Who were the two America's best engineers who gave up on the building of the Panama Canal?

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

• John F Stevens

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

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How many feet can the Panama Canal lock lift ships?

• 84 feet

• 85 feet

• 8.5 feet

• 47 feet

How many locks does the Panama Canal have?

• 85

• 38

• 12

• 47

How many years had people dream of building the Panama Canal?

• 40 years

• 4 years

• 300 years

• 400 years

When did Panama Railroad ship cleared the Gatun Locks at the Atlantic end of the Canal?

• August 15, 1915

• August 18, 1914

• August 15, 1914

• August 16, 1914