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Explore the fascinating history of the Panama Canal, from its construction to its impact on global trade. Learn about the challenges faced, the key figures involved, and the lasting effects of this engineering marvel.

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  1. Announcements • Welcome Back! • I hope that you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break. • For the beginning of class I’m going to go over the calendar for the rest of the year and grades.

  2. Last day to turn in late work

  3. Z = Missing Assignment

  4. Improving Grades • Turn in missing assignments by Dec. 7th • Do Quiz/Test Corrections • Ask me specific questions after class, nutrition, lunch or after school

  5. 5,200 miles 13,000 miles Before the Panama Canal was built, how long was the journey from New York to San Francisco? How long was the journey after the Panama Canal was completed?

  6. Close-Up of Central America

  7. Quick History of Panama • Colombia owns Panama • Colombia reluctant to give up and let the U.S. build a canal through Panama • U.S. supports Panama uprising • Panama gains independence • Panama gives U.S. full consent in building and controlling a canal

  8. The Panama Canal Factsheet • Provided a shortcut through North and South America • Hard work: had to dig and clear the path for the canal • Took 10 years to complete (1904-1914) • Tropical diseases delayed work • Eventually able to eliminate malaria and yellow fever • 5,600+ people died working on the canal • Total cost: $400 million • Created ill-will between Latin America and U.S. • U.S. had control for now…

  9. The Panama Canal allows ships to travel the 50-mile Isthmus of Panama, between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, saving thousands of miles off the trip around the tip of South America. Zoom In on Panama

  10. Immense Time Saver

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  15. Finish Reading “Panama Canal” • Finish reading the document including the interview • Answer questions #5-#10 • Take 10-15 minutes

  16. Quote #1President Theodore Roosevelt "You could no more obtain agreement with the Columbian government than nail currant (type of fruit) jelly to the wall." 1. What is the point that Roosevelt is trying to make in this statement? 2. What characteristics of Roosevelt's personality can be observed in this quote?

  17. Ater Colombia refused to accept T.R.'s offer to purchase the Panamanian Canal Zone, T.R. encouraged the independence of Panama. Later, Colombia accused the United States of stealing their territory without compensation “Manhandling Colombia”

  18. After Viewing Cartoon 1. What is the cartoonist attempting to show in the depiction of the personal characteristics and clothing of Roosevelt and the figure representing Colombia in the foreground? 2. What does the figure in the background represent? Why is this figure holding a shovel? 3. What idea is the cartoonist attempting to portray?

  19. Quote #2President T. Roosevelt    "Instead of debating the building of the canal for 50 years, I thought it better to build the canal, and debate me for 50 years." 1. What does this quote from Pres. Teddy Roosevelt mean?

  20. Quote #3Chief Engineer Goethals • "The real builder of the Panama Canal," was Theodore Roosevelt." • Why do you think the Chief Engineer gave credit to President Roosevelt for the building of the Panama Canal?

  21. Exit Ticket • Complete Exit Ticket by following the instructions Rubric: • In order to score a 4 your paragraph response must include the following: - Minimum of 6 sentences - Address the following - How did the US gain the rights to build the canal? - How did Teddy Roosevelt's personality help the US gain access to building the canal? - What was the purpose of the canal? - What was the human cost in building the canal? - Who currently controls the canal?

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