Understanding the Panama Canal Controversy

Understanding the Panama Canal Controversy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the reasons Donald Trump wants to reclaim the Panama Canal?

To improve relations with Latin America

To counter China's influence

To increase tourism in Panama

To reduce shipping costs for American companies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of global maritime trade passes through the Panama Canal each year?

10%

20%

5%

15%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. President agreed to transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama?

Jimmy Carter

George H.W. Bush

Bill Clinton

Ronald Reagan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the geopolitical reasons Trump is interested in the Panama Canal?

To promote environmental conservation

To increase American tourism

To counteract China's growing influence

To establish a military base

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the likelihood of Trump using military force to reclaim the Panama Canal?

High

Moderate

Low

Certain