TROUBLE IN PANAMA

TROUBLE IN PANAMA

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers a series of events starting with the presentation of a cup by Governor-General Sir William Slim. It then shifts focus to the Panama Canal, where tensions arise due to the zone leased to the United States. A mob attempts to plant the Panamanian flag in the zone, leading to violent anti-American demonstrations on Panama's Independence Day. Despite the unrest, shipping through the canal remains unaffected, though many are injured in the clashes. The United States issues a strong protest to Panama in response to these events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the Cup at the beginning of the video?

Prime Minister of the UK

U.S. Ambassador

President of Panama

Governor-General Sir William Slim

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the mob's attempt to enter the Panama Canal zone?

To plant the Panamanian flag

To disrupt shipping transit

To celebrate a national holiday

To protest against canal tolls

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the violent anti-American demonstrations?

Panama's Independence Day

A new treaty signing

A U.S. military parade

A shipping accident

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many civilians were reported injured during the clash?

About 200

About 50

About 20

About 100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the United States take in response to the demonstrations?

Made a strong protest to Panama

Closed the canal temporarily

Increased military presence

Imposed economic sanctions