Panama Canal Quick Check
Quiz by Linda Davis
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- Q1
What country owned the land near the canal?
South Ameria
Panama
France
Colombia
30s - Q2
Why did the Navy help Panama do?
The United States help Panama gain independence from Spain
The United States help Panama gain independence from Colombia.
The United States help Panama gain independence from South Ameria
The United States help Panama gain independence from Russia
30s - Q3
What body of water does the Panama Canal connect to the Pacific Ocean?
Red Sea
Southern Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
30s - Q4
What country first began to build the canal in 1881, but failed?
France
England
Spain
Brazil
30s - Q5
What country funded the construction of the canal?
United States
Russia
France
England
30s - Q6
What country purchased a 10 mile strip of land across Panama?
Spain
Brazil
France
the United States
30s - Q7
Why did the United States support the Panamanian Revolution in 1903?
to gain land and build the Panama Canal
to spread democracy
to create a new state
to block Mexican expansion
30s