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~Section 3~ Panama : An Important Crossroad

~Section 3~ Panama : An Important Crossroad. Key Terms. Panama Canal ( pan uh mah kuh nal ) n. a shipping canal across the Isthmus of Panama, linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

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~Section 3~ Panama : An Important Crossroad

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  1. ~Section 3~Panama : An Important Crossroad

  2. Key Terms • Panama Canal (pan uh mah kuh nal) n. a shipping canal across the Isthmus of Panama, linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean • Canal Zone (kuh nal zohn) n. a 10-mile strip of land along the Panama Canal, once governed by the United States

  3. Key Terms • lock (lahk) n. a section of waterway in which ships are raised or lowered by adjusting the water level • ecotourism (ek oh toor iz um) n. travel to unspoiled areas in order to learn about the environment

  4. Panama

  5. Crossing The Isthmus • It is the only way to get from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean by ship without going all the way around South America. • At this time Columbia, South America, owned Panama.

  6. The French Began A Canal • In 1881, a French company was given the right to build a canal. • Workers faced many problems such as diseases, mud slides, and mountain blockage. • After several years of blasting, the company went bankrupt. • Canal work picked back up in 1902 when the United States bought the French company and equipment.

  7. The New Nations Of Panama • President Theodore Roosevelt felt that a canal was important for the United States, however, Colombia would not allow the build. • Many Panamanians wanted to be free from Colombia and they saw the canal as a chance for independence. • In 1903, the United States helped Panama revolt against Colombia. • In return, Panama gave the United States the rights to build the canal.

  8. Building the Canal: A Heroic Effort • Americans had to design and build locks. • The biggest problem was disease. • In the 1900s, doctors discovered that mosquitoes spread disease. • It took eight years and 70,000 workers to build the Panama Canal.

  9. The Canal Zone The United States and Panama signed a treaty that gave the United States the right to control the canal and the Canal Zone forever.

  10. A Change of Ownership • Panama felt that the United States had too much power in their country. • In 1977, the United States gave Panama more control over the canal. • Panama finally took over the Panama Canal in 1999.

  11. Panama Today • The Panama Canal is very important. • It has made Panama a trade, bank, and finance center.

  12. Tourism • Many tourists come to Panama to see the canal. • They also visit Panama’s rain forests. • Panama promotes ecotourism. • Ecotourists come to see the rain forest plants and animals.

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