The Panama Canal

What date was the canal completed?

• July 3, 1979

• August 14, 1914

• April 10, 1900

• November 27, 1905

Which country had to finish digging the canal?

• France

• USA

• Mexico

• Canada

What continent did ships have to go around before the Panama Canal was built?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

The Panama Canal:

• shortened the distance by almost half

• is used as a trade route

• was later expanded for larger ships

• none of the above

What slogan was used to reflect the importance of the Panama Canal?

Fill in the word that best completes the sentence in the ? section.

Once the canal was built, the United States would have control of the area known as the ? .

European explorers wanted to create an artificial water route through the isthmus in Central America.

• True

• False

To build the canal it:

• took 10 years to finish

• > 20,000 workers died

• more than 1000 steamships were used

• about 40,000 workers were needed

What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

• To shorten the distance between the East and West Coast of the United States for shipping.

• To create a new trade route to Europe.

• To establish a military base in Panama.

Answer explanation

The Panama Canal was built primarily to shorten the shipping distance between the East and West Coasts of the United States, facilitating faster trade and transportation, rather than connecting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

What did Roosevelt do when Columbia refused to give permission to build the Panama Canal?

• He abandoned the project.

• He negotiated a new treaty with Columbia.

• He sent warships to intimidate Columbia.

• He sought help from European countries.

Answer explanation

When Columbia refused permission for the Panama Canal, Roosevelt sent warships to intimidate them, demonstrating his determination to proceed with the project despite their objections.