Which country started constructing the Panama Canal in 1881?

The US supported Panama's independence from which country?

In 1904, after Panama independence, which country began their own attempt at constructing the canal?

Which country completed the canal in the year 1914?

From 1977 to 1999 which two countries jointly controlled the Panama Canal?

Roughly how many deaths did the French experience while they tried to build the canal?

In what year did Panama gain sole control of the canal?

Before the canal, ships had to go which direction to reach the other side of the Americas?

What devices are used to raise and lower boats as they go through the canal?