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~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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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~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
• Canal Zone (kuh nal zohn) n. a 10-mile strip of land along the Panama Canal, once governed by the United States
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Panama Today
• The Panama Canal is very important. • It has made Panama a trade, bank, and finance center.
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.