Panama Canal Flashcards
1
Q
What were the dangerous creatures in Panama that caused much death?
A
frustration, disease and broken dreams
2
Q
Which country tried to build the canal but failed before the US?
A
France
3
Q
What type of navy was TD hoping to build with the Panama Canal?
A
Two-ocean navy
4
Q
How did the US gain control of the isthmus of Panama that belonged to which country?
A
Colombia- they got control by telling the Panamanians to rebel against Colombia to take over the isthmus so that the US could build the canal
5
Q
What made the canal work?
A
Locks which ran by electricity
6
Q
What were the American workers called? Black workers?
A
American- Gold employees
Black- Silver employees
7
Q
About how many employees worked on the canal?
A
Around 100,000 workers
